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How to get fromPortland to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PWM - RAP
    6h 55m
    $181–718

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 41m
    $396–673

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    47h 17m
    $613–1,216

  4. Drive 1,917.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rapid Citycar car 1,917.3 mi
    34h 14m
    $350–506

Portland to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,632.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Rapid City via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 46h 41m.

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