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

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHX - RAP
    4h 54m
    $86–406

  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
    $565–1,106

  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
    $399–659

  4. Drive 1,127.6 mi

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

Phoenix to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 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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