What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Alberta?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Alberta is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Alberta?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Alberta is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Alberta?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Alberta. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at WB 6 AV SW @ 9 ST SW farside via Billings, Spokane, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver and Nb 1 St Sw @ 8 Av Sw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Alberta?

The distance between Rapid City and Alberta is 1171 km. The road distance is 1362.9 km.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Alberta without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Alberta without a car is to bus which takes 44h 22m and costs $490 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Alberta?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Rapid City to Alberta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Alberta bus from?

Rapid City to Alberta bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Alberta?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Alberta is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $900 and takes 44h 22m.

Where does the Rapid City to Alberta bus arrive?

Rapid City to Alberta bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Alberta?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Alberta is 1363 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Rapid City to Alberta.

Where can I stay near Alberta?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Alberta.

Rapid City to Alberta - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Rapid City to Alberta by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Rapid City to Calgary International Airport
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane RAP - YYC
8h 8m
$190–771
Fly Rapid City to Edmonton International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane RAP - YEG
8h 46m
$173–779
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
4. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge - U of Lcar
5. Take the bus from Lethbridge - U of L to Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*bus
39h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus
44h 22m
$493–868
Drive 1,362.9 km
1. Drive from Rapid City to Calgarycar 1,362.9 km
14h 43m
$272–392
Fly Rapid City to Glacier Park International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RAP - FCA
2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Lethbridgecar
9h 31m
$215–846
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane GCC - YYC
10h 16m
$249–850
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus
44h 35m
$551–993
Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
6. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Calgarybus
45h 25m
$563–873
Bus, train via Banff
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Canada Placebus
5. Take the train from Vancouver to Banff Train Stationtrain
6. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgarybus
3d 2h

Rapid City to Alberta by bus

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44h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,171.3 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Alberta, Canada?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to WB 6 AV SW @ 9 ST SW farside via Billings, Spokane, Everett Station, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, and Nb 1 St Sw @ 8 Av Sw in around 44h 22m.

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