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How to get fromRapid City to Lawrenceby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Lawrence by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane RAP - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    8h 19m
    $137–589

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane RAP - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 41m
    $113–459

  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 Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 55m
    $183–267

  4. Drive 708.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Lawrencecar car 708.1 mi
    11h 7m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RAP - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $141–689

  6. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane RAP - ICT
    2. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newton Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Newton Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $261–870

Rapid City to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Lawrence Bus Stop via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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