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How to get fromMinneapolis to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    3h 16m
    $127–467

  2. Drive 591.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Rapid Citycar car 591.8 mi
    11h 24m
    $108–156

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kingsley to Rapid Citytaxi taxi
    18h 38m
    $287–538

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 47m
    $214–347

  5. Train, bus, taxi via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kingsley to Rapid Citytaxi taxi
    19h 37m
    $290–557

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    20h 44m
    $267–490

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rapid City, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Traverse City, MI in around 18h 47m.

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