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There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RAP - CID
    5h 26m
    $126–465

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RAP - MLI
    7h 22m
    $98–467

  3. Bus

    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
    13h 55m
    $162–236

  4. Drive  624.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Des Moinescar car 624.6 mi
    9h 20m
    $114–165

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RAP - DSM
    5h 26m
    $103–446

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane RAP - OMA
    5h 33m
    $131–595

  7. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane RAP - SUX
    6h 21m
    $107–451

  8. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    18h 5m
    $205–287

Rapid City to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Des Moines via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines in around 13h 55m.

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