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How to get fromRapid City to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane RAP - BOS
    6h 43m
    $141–615

  2. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    43h 24m
    $562–1,105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    43h 58m
    $350–572

  4. Drive 1,861.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Bostoncar car 1,861.2 mi
    31h 49m
    $340–491

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    43h 51m
    $500–962

Rapid City to Boston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Boston via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 43h 58m.

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