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 18m$88–447Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane RAP - RST
5h 56m$77–425Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
11h 10m$140–200Drive 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 14m$82–397
Rapid City to Minnesota by bus
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 18m and costs $85 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rapid City and arriving at Minneapolis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.
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 10m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 18m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 11h 10m.
Rapid City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Minnesota is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:48 PM in Rapid City and 5:48 PM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $140–200 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Rapid City to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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More Questions & Answers
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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