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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RAP - MSY
    7h 17m
    $152–668

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane RAP - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 37m
    $144–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 10m
    $348–535

  4. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    41h 4m
    $572–1,115

  5. Drive 1,498.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to New Orleanscar car 1,498.7 mi
    25h 35m
    $274–396

  6. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane RAP - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 12m
    $179–681

  7. Bus, train via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    43h 46m
    $508–965

Rapid City to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,221 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to New Orleans Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Memphis Bus Station in around 36h 10m.

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