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How to get fromPhoenix to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHX - RAP
    6h 15m
    $81–386

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    44h 21m
    $525–1,054

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    45h 10m
    $410–625

  4. Drive  1,127.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Rapid Citycar car 1,127.6 mi
    22h 12m
    $206–298

  5. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AZA - RAP
    5h 9m
    $130–565

  6. Bus to Prescott, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Valley Kioskbus bus
    2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PRC - RAP
    9h 17m
    $173–551

  7. Fly Phoenix to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane PHX - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 22m
    $125–453

  8. Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane TUS - RAP
    9h 31m
    $244–699

Phoenix to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 45h 10m.

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