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How to get fromRapid City to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane RAP - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $171–525

  2. Drive  537.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Detroit Lakescar car 537.7 mi
    10h 40m
    $99–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    13h 35m
    $166–240

  4. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane RAP - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 1m
    $126–465

  5. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane RAP - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $162–549

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    16h 43m
    $252–375

Rapid City to Detroit Lakes by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Detroit Lakes via Sioux Falls and Fargo in around 13h 35m.

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