There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Minnesota by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RAP - MSP
3h 12m$88–437Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane RAP - RST
6h 39m$77–415Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson 702
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 702 / ...
11h 45m$148–215Drive 573.1 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Minneapoliscar 573.1 mi
8h 57m$105–152Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane RAP - DLH
6h 13m$82–387
Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Minnesota is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Minneapolis via Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Rapid City and Minnesota is 511 miles. The road distance is 576.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Rapid City to Minnesota, including transfers.
Rapid City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 11h 45m.
Rapid City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Minnesota is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 11:14 PM in Rapid City and 12:14 AM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis via Sioux Falls in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Rapid City to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–100
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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Minnesota is 576 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Rapid City to Minnesota.
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