There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Bemidji by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane RAP - BJI
5h 59m$97–409Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bemidji State Univ.bus
16h 30m$193–280Drive 621.5 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Bemidjicar 621.5 mi
12h 41m$114–164Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
17h 35m$195–277
Rapid City to Bemidji by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Bemidji is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Bemidji is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Bemidji State Univ. via Sioux Falls and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Rapid City and Bemidji is 476 miles. The road distance is 625.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bemidji without a car is to bus via Sioux Falls which takes 16h 30m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Rapid City to Bemidji, including transfers.
Rapid City to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bemidji is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Sioux Falls, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 16h 30m.
Rapid City to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Bemidji is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:11 PM in Rapid City and 5:11 PM in Bemidji.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Bemidji State Univ. via Sioux Falls and Fargo in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fargo to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Bemidji is 625 miles. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Rapid City to Bemidji.
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