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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane RAP - COU
    6h 39m
    $191–565

  2. Drive 847.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Jefferson Citycar car 847.2 mi
    13h 17m
    $155–224

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    19h 28m
    $208–311

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RAP - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $276–815

Rapid City (RAP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Jefferson City via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 19h 28m.

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