There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHL - RAP
6h 42m$178–749Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
43h 39m$363–598Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from 30th Street 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$585–1,176Drive 1,637.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid Citycar 1,637.6 mi
27h 37m$299–432Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
2d 2h$523–1,033
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 27h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Rapid City via Allentown, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Rapid City is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1647.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 43h 39m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 43h 39m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 8:08 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 6:08 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Rapid City via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 43h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City is 1647 miles. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Rapid City.
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