There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RAP - PHL
6h 28m$171–765Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
41h 51m$535–1,107Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
42h 20m$362–590Drive 1,635.6 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 1,635.6 mi
27h 33m$299–432Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
47h 53m$585–1,168Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2d$523–1,025
Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 27h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Philadelphia 30th St Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Allentown Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.
The distance between Rapid City and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1645.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus and train via Washington which takes 41h 51m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 42h 20m.
Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:36 PM in Rapid City and 6:36 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Airport Terminal A via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Allentown, Allentown Transportation Center, Philadelphia 30th St Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 42h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- 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
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 1645 miles. It takes approximately 27h 33m to drive from Rapid City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
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