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How to get fromRapid City to Fairfieldby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Fairfield by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RAP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar car
    6h 41m
    $99–426

  2. Bus, taxi

    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, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    17h 9m
    $256–375

  3. Drive 722.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Fairfieldcar car 722.9 mi
    11h 49m
    $132–191

  4. Fly to Des Moines, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RAP - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    $292–1,022

  5. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    21h 39m
    $278–412

Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rapid City to Fairfield. However, you can take the bus to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, walk to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Fairfield. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Omaha, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Fairfield.

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