What is the cheapest way to get from Mesa to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Rapid City is to fly which costs $80 - $380 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mesa to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Mesa to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $95 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Mesa and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Rapid City via Las Cruces, Denver, Cheyenne and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from Mesa to Rapid City?

The distance between Mesa and Rapid City is 904 miles. The road distance is 1122.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mesa to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Mesa to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 43h and costs $410 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Mesa to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Mesa to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mesa to Rapid City bus from?

Mesa to Rapid City bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.

Bus or fly from Mesa to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Mesa to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 43h.

Where does the Mesa to Rapid City bus arrive?

Mesa to Rapid City bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Las Cruces, NM station.

What is the time difference between Mesa and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Mesa. It is currently 5:42 AM in Mesa and 6:42 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Mesa to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Rapid City is 1122 miles. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Mesa to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 204+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Mesa to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mesa to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly from Phoenix
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHX - RAP
5h 44m
$83–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h
$417–582
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
46h 2m
$858–1,408
Drive 1,115.8 mi
1. Drive from Mesa to Rapid Citycar 1,115.8 mi
21h 57m
$204–295
Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
5h 39m
$95–450
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeleybus
3. Take the taxi from Greeley to Cheyennetaxi
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h 16m
$504–694

Mesa to Rapid City by tram and bus

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Distance: 898.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Rapid City via 24th St/Washington, Phoenix, Las Cruces, Denver, Cheyenne, and Billings in around 43h.

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