There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EWR - RAP
8h 24m$143–621Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
38h 25m$323–535Train, bus via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
42h 52m$504–1,582Drive 1,652.4 mi
- Drive from Newark to Rapid Citycar 1,652.4 mi
28h 19m$302–436Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane JFK - RAP
9h 32m$148–595Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LGA - RAP
9h 58m$182–793Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHL - RAP
10h$193–1,357Fly from Westchester County Airport
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HPN - RAP
11h 36m$239–997Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
2d 2h$555–1,119
Newark to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rapid City is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.
The distance between Newark and Rapid City is 1511 miles. The road distance is 1662.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 38h 25m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Newark to Rapid City, including transfers.
Newark to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 38h 25m.
Newark to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Newark. It is currently 6:33 PM in Newark and 4:33 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 38h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Rapid City via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rapid City is 1662 miles. It takes approximately 28h 19m to drive from Newark to Rapid City.
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