There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Phoenix to Rapid City
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHX - RAP
5h 46m$81–375Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
44h 21m$857–1,406Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
45h 15m$437–648Drive 1,127.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station)car 1,127.4 mi
22h 11m$187–269Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
6h$135–572Fly Phoenix to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane PHX - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 46m$120–443
Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which costs $80 - $380 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Rapid City (Station). However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 15m.
The distance between Phoenix and Rapid City (Station) is 893 miles. The road distance is 1134 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 44h 21m and costs $850 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.
Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $650 and takes 45h 15m.
Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Rapid City (Station) is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:03 AM in Phoenix and 4:03 AM in Rapid City (Station).
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Rapid City (Station), SD, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 45h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Phoenix to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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 Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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 Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Rapid City (Station) is 1134 miles. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Phoenix to Rapid City (Station).
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