There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Flint by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane RAP - FNT
8h 26m$131–515Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RAP - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
12h 25m$108–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 25m$302–585Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
26h 57m$265–397Drive 1,142.7 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Flintcar 1,142.7 mi
19h 45m$209–302Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane RAP - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
11h 26m$130–523Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
30h 34m$263–400
Rapid City to Flint by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Flint is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Flint is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.
The distance between Rapid City and Flint is 990 miles. The road distance is 1149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Flint without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 25m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Rapid City to Flint, including transfers.
Rapid City to Flint bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Flint is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $400 and takes 26h 57m.
Rapid City to Flint bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Flint is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:50 AM in Rapid City and 6:50 AM in Flint.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Flint Amtrak Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Capital Region International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Flint is 1149 miles. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Rapid City to Flint.
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