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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Michigan to Rapid City?

The distance between Michigan and Rapid City is 950 miles. The road distance is 1161.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $330 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Michigan to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Michigan to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Michigan to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Michigan to Rapid City bus arrive?

Michigan to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Michigan. It is currently 11:47 AM in Michigan and 9:47 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Michigan to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Rapid City is 1161 miles. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Michigan to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 209+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Michigan to Rapid City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
7h 49m
$150–638
Fly from Detroit
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
7h 27m
$133–618
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 25m
$331–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 40m
$241–367
Drive 1,154.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar 1,154.7 mi
20h 6m
$211–305
Fly from Bishop International Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FNT - RAP
7h 23m
$141–517
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRR - RAP
8h 11m
$135–670
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 57m
$286–442

Michigan to Rapid City by tram, train, and bus

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28h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 944.5 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rapid City via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis in around 28h 40m.

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