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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rapid City to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane RAP - DAY
    7h 45m
    $273–1,217

  2. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane RAP - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 55m
    $139–526

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 57m

  4. Drive 1,174.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Daytoncar car 1,174.4 mi
    19h 23m
    $215–310

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RAP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 3m

  6. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane RAP - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 37m
    $169–757

  7. 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 20m
    $302–537

  8. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    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 Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 7m
    $350–632

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Portland, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 12m
    $237–429

Rapid City to Dayton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Dayton (DAY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Sioux Falls, Omaha, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 26h 57m.

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