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How to get fromNew York to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EWR - RAP
    8h 32m
    $161–593

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane JFK - RAP
    8h 57m
    $145–584

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    39h
    $353–574

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 32m
    $585–1,105

  5. Drive 1,669.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Rapid Citycar car 1,669.3 mi
    28h 7m
    $305–441

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LGA - RAP
    8h 43m
    $177–727

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHL - RAP
    9h 58m
    $215–1,415

  8. Fly from Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HPN - RAP
    10h 47m
    $203–833

  9. Bus via New York City Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    43h 15m
    $370–603

New York to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 39h.

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