There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane RAP - JAN
6h 24m$161–565Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
32h 55m$288–480Bus, 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 Jacksontrain
36h 57m$512–965Drive 1,329.7 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Jacksoncar 1,329.7 mi
22h 20m$243–351Bus, train via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain
39h 39m$448–815
Rapid City to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Jackson via Sioux Falls, Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.
The distance between Rapid City and Jackson is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1337.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 32h 55m and costs $280 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Rapid City to Jackson, including transfers.
Rapid City to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 32h 55m.
Rapid City to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Jackson is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 12:04 PM in Rapid City and 1:04 PM in Jackson.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Jackson via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 32h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Jackson is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 22h 20m to drive from Rapid City to Jackson.
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