There are 5 ways to get from Minden to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EAR - RAP
5h 52m$136–457Drive 410.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minden to Rapid Citycar 410.1 mi
8h 1m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Kearney to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
15h 36m$257–353Drive to Hays Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Minden to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)car
- Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HYS - RAP
7h 49m$101–422Bus via Kearney
- Take the bus from Kearney to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
15h 53m$222–325
Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minden to Rapid City is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minden to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Minden to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Kearney and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Minden and Rapid City is 340 miles. The road distance is 412.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minden to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 36m and costs $250 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Minden to Rapid City, including transfers.
Minden to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Kearney station.
The best way to get from Minden to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $360 and takes 15h 36m.
Minden to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Minden. It is currently 8:21 PM in Minden and 7:21 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Minden, NE, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minden to Rapid City via Kearney, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Hays Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Kearney to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kearney to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minden to Rapid City is 412 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Minden to Rapid City.
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