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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane RAP - CHO
    7h 8m
    $151–605

  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 Charlottesvilletrain train
    42h 2m
    $462–925

  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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    42h 45m
    $317–547

  4. Drive 1,604.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Charlottesvillecar car 1,604.1 mi
    26h 59m
    $293–423

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane RAP - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $261–745

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RAP - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    9h 27m
    $221–933

  7. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane RAP - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 19m
    $173–750

Rapid City to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,358.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Charlottesville Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 42h 45m.

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