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How to get fromRapid City to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RAP - CHS
    8h 18m
    $143–617

  2. Bus, train

    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 Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $692–1,344

  3. Drive 1,757.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Charlestoncar car 1,757.6 mi
    30h 13m
    $321–464

Rapid City (RAP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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