There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane RAP - BIS
5h 19m$91–435Drive 303.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar 303.4 mi
7h 4m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 701
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 938
16h 36m$189–267Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rapid City to Bismarck-BIS303.4 mi
7h 4mTaxi, shuttle, bus
- Take the taxi from Rapid City to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgistaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis to Fort Yates
- Take the bus from Fort Yates, ND to Bismarckbus Rt5
9h 43m$86–138Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane GCC - BIS
8h 4m$133–491Bus to Chadron Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospitalbus
- Fly from Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CDR - BIS
7h 57m$117–455
Rapid City (RAP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS). However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Bismarck Airport via Billings, Bismarck Transit Center and Bismarck, ND- Front Ave. Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
The distance between Rapid City and Bismarck Airport (BIS) is 232 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) without a car is to bus which takes 16h 36m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS), including transfers.
Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 36m.
Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Bismarck Airport (BIS) is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 12:09 PM in Rapid City and 1:09 PM in Bismarck Airport (BIS).
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Bismarck Airport (BIS), USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport via Billings, Bismarck, Bismarck Transit Center, and Bismarck, ND- Front Ave. Shelter in around 16h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chadron Municipal Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-701-854-8090
- Website
- sittingbull.edu
Shuttle from Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis to Fort Yates
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
Bus from Fort Yates, ND to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
- Phone
- +1 308 761 8747
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
Bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
- Schedules at
- Open Plains Transit Routes
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rapid City to Bismarck-BIS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
City Cab
- Phone
- +1 605-863-1111
- Website
- rapidcitytaxicab.com
Rapid Taxi
- Phone
- +1 605-348-8080
- Website
- rapidtaxirc.com
Tim's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 605-389-7023
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS) is 305 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Rapid City to Bismarck Airport (BIS).
There are 33+ hotels available in Bismarck Airport (BIS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rapid City and Bismarck Airport (BIS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



