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How to get fromRapid City to Kelownaby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Kelowna by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane RAP - YLW
    11h 17m
    $163–716

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus
    35h 29m

  3. Drive 1,741.7 km

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Kelownacar car 1,741.7 km
    18h 20m
    $344–497

  4. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane RAP - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    13h 2m
    $217–848

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus
    41h 20m

Rapid City (RAP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Kelowna, BC - Downtown via Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 41h 20m.

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