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How to get fromRapid City to Mankatoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Mankato by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RAP - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    5h 46m
    $92–495

  2. Drive  492.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Rapid City to Mankatocar car 492.1 mi
    7h 28m
    $90–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mankatobus bus Lta 411 / ...
    14h 25m
    $152–232

  4. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane RAP - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus bus
    9h 32m
    $91–425

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RAP - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Mankatocar car
    8h 48m
    $114–480

Rapid City to Mankato by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Mankato via Minneapolis in around 14h 25m.

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