There are 5 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 15m$83–418Fly from Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DLH - RAP
7h 38m$82–388Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson 701 / ...
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus Jefferson 701
12h 15m$150–216Drive 572.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Rapid Citycar 572.4 mi
8h 56m$105–151Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
7h 27m$132–753
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
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 15m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Rapid City via Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
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 12h 15m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 12h 15m.
Minnesota to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 12:17 AM in Minnesota and 11:17 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City via Sioux Falls in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
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More Questions & Answers
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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