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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Anchorage is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Anchorage is to fly which takes 10h 7m and costs $300 - $1,300.

How far is it from Rapid City to Anchorage?

The distance between Rapid City and Anchorage is 2258 miles. The road distance is 2958.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Rapid City to Anchorage, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 2h behind Rapid City. It is currently 1:08 PM in Rapid City and 11:08 AM in Anchorage.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Anchorage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Anchorage is 2958 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Rapid City to Anchorage.

Where can I stay near Anchorage?

There are 204+ hotels available in Anchorage.

Rapid City to Anchorage - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Anchorage by plane, car, or bus

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Fly from Rapid City
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1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane RAP - ANC
10h 7m
$303–1,217
Drive 2,941 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Anchoragecar 2,941 mi
2d 7h
$537–776
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane GCC - ANC
14h 33m
$345–1,273
Drive to Scottsbluff, fly
1. Drive from Rapid City to Scottsbluff-Airport-BFFcar
2. Fly from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane BFF - ANC
15h 23m
$306–1,151

Rapid City (RAP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

35Weekly Planes

9h 47mAverage Duration

$291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,244.5 mi
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 5 times a day.

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