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

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RAP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 38m
    $165–686

  2. Bus via Omaha

    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 Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    28h 22m
    $340–487

  3. Drive 1,247.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Lexingtoncar car 1,247.1 mi
    20h 48m
    $228–329

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RAP - LEX
    8h 36m
    $223–1,017

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    31h 18m
    $409–702

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    32h 28m
    $314–480

Rapid City (RAP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Lexington via Sioux Falls, Omaha, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 28h 22m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours.

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