What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Rapid City via Des Moines and Albert Lea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Rapid City?

The distance between Ottumwa and Rapid City is 767 miles. The road distance is 701.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $170 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 16h 30m to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Rapid City bus from?

Ottumwa to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Rapid City bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Ottumwa. It is currently 9:17 AM in Ottumwa and 8:17 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Rapid City is 702 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Ottumwa to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Ottumwa to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Rapid City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus
3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus
16h 30m
$173–260
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BRL - RAP
9h 28m
$115–476
Drive 697.6 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Rapid Citycar 697.6 mi
11h 22m
$128–184
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
10h 49m
$243–858
Bus, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
11h 23m
$154–531
Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
13h 2m
$190–876

Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 762.5 mi
Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Rapid City via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 16h 30m.

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