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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RDU - RAP
    8h 53m
    $144–618

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h
    $346–556

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 28m
    $518–1,050

  4. Drive  1,674 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Rapid Citycar car 1,674 mi
    28h 18m
    $306–442

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane GSO - RAP
    9h 50m
    $202–802

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAY - RAP
    9h 33m
    $157–602

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLT - RAP
    10h 16m
    $182–720

Raleigh to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46hAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,421.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Rapid City via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 46h.

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