There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RAP - CLT
5h 58m$185–821Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
42h 1m$371–625Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 1h$642–1,275Drive 1,627.5 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak)car 1,627.5 mi
27h 14m$297–429Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
45h 34m$351–580
Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 27h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak). However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Graham St & Sylvania Ave via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 1m.
The distance between Rapid City and Charlotte Station (Amtrak) is 1347 miles. The road distance is 1637 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 42h 1m and costs $370 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak), including transfers.
Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 42h 1m.
Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) is 1637 miles. It takes approximately 27h 14m to drive from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak).
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Charlotte Station (Amtrak), NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Charlotte Station (Amtrak) via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Graham St & Sylvania Ave in around 42h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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