There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
4h 19m$88–468Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
6h 4m$77–423Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
11h 45m$140–200Drive 572.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Rapid Citycar 572.4 mi
8h 56m$105–151Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DLH - RAP
7h 12m$77–398Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HIB - RAP
8h 17m$130–471
Minnesota to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Rapid City is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Rapid City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Minnesota and Rapid City is 511 miles. The road distance is 575.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Minnesota to Rapid City, including transfers.
Minnesota to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 11h 45m.
Minnesota to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rapid City station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 11:40 PM in Minnesota and 10:40 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City once daily. Tickets cost $140–200 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Rapid City is 576 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Minnesota to Rapid City.
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