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

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

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane RAP - RDU
    8h 2m
    $157–721

  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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus
    45h
    $350–567

  3. 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    47h 1m
    $915–1,498

  4. Drive  1,652.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Durhamcar car 1,652.1 mi
    27h 50m
    $302–436

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane RAP - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $300–1,200

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RAP - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $255–901

Rapid City to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45hAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Durham via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 45h.

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