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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane RAP - CMH
    7h 15m
    $153–718

  2. 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 Columbusbus bus
    29h
    $255–412

  3. Drive 1,190.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Columbuscar car 1,190.3 mi
    21h 14m
    $218–314

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    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 Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    29h 11m
    $352–665

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    29h 28m
    $307–535

  6. Bus via Columbus - Mound St

    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 to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    29h 30m
    $230–402

Rapid City to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,093.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Columbus via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h.

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