There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Missoula by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane RAP - MSO
7h 25m$101–435Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 701
- Take the bus from Billings to Missoulabus Jefferson Lines 943 / ...
13h 20m$170–243Drive 659.9 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Missoulacar 659.9 mi
10h 19m$121–174Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane GCC - MSO
11h 51m$143–491
Rapid City to Missoula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Missoula is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Missoula is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Missoula. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Missoula via Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Rapid City and Missoula is 591 miles. The road distance is 663.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Missoula without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Rapid City to Missoula, including transfers.
Rapid City to Missoula bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Missoula is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 13h 20m.
Rapid City to Missoula bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Missoula is 664 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Rapid City to Missoula.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Missoula, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Missoula via Billings in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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