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How to get fromRapid City to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RAP - CID
    6h 47m
    $86–405

  2. Bus via Sioux Falls

    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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 50m
    $173–270

  3. Drive 710.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Iowa Citycar car 710.2 mi
    11h 29m
    $130–188

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RAP - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 37m
    $111–464

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 10m
    $182–265

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Iowa City, IA, 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 Iowa City via Sioux Falls and Omaha in around 15h 50m.

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