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How to get fromRapid City to Flagstaffby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane RAP - FLG
    6h 24m
    $108–452

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 30m
    $388–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    40h 6m
    $836–1,366

  4. Drive  1,013.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Flagstaffcar car 1,013.3 mi
    19h 20m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RAP - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $275–609

  6. Fly to Prescott, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane RAP - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus bus
    8h 54m
    $216–605

Rapid City to Flagstaff by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration36h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Flagstaff Bus Station via Billings, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 36h 30m.

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