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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PDX - RAP
    7h 26m
    $109–469

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 57m
    $318–548

  3. Drive 1,196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rapid Citycar car 1,196.4 mi
    19h 19m
    $219–316

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane PDX - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    9h 48m
    $153–526

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h
    $257–393

  6. Bus via Moscow

    1. Take the bus from Portland, OR - Lloyd Center to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus bus
    2. Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    30h 5m
    $339–501

Portland to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 982.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Rapid City via Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 26h.

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