There are 6 ways to get from North Dakota to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, shuttle, taxi, or train
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 Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FAR - RAP
5h 10m$153–730Drive 491.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Rapid Citycar 491.8 mi
9h 47m$90–130Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 704
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
11h 55m$153–229Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Fargo Veteran's Hospital to Fort Yates, ND
- Take a shuttle bus from Fort Yates to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis
- Take the taxi from Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis to Rapid Citytaxi
10h 52m$90–176Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BIS - RAP
7h$92–428Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
18h 33m$222–367
North Dakota to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Rapid City is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Rapid City via Fargo and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between North Dakota and Rapid City is 379 miles. The road distance is 494.7 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from North Dakota to Rapid City, including transfers.
North Dakota to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 55m.
North Dakota to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Rapid City is 1h behind North Dakota. It is currently 2:07 AM in North Dakota and 1:07 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Rapid City via Fargo and Sioux Falls in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
- Phone
- +1-701-854-8090
- Website
- sittingbull.edu
Shuttle from Fargo Veteran's Hospital to Fort Yates, ND
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
Shuttle from Fort Yates to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Rapid City is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from North Dakota to Rapid City.
There are 180+ hotels available in Rapid City.







