There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane RAP - PHX
3h 47m$91–415Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
43h 31m$567–1,101Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
44h$398–655Drive 1,126.9 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Phoenixcar 1,126.9 mi
22h 14m$206–298
Rapid City to Phoenix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Phoenix is to fly which costs $90 - $420 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h.
The distance between Rapid City and Phoenix is 893 miles. The road distance is 1133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Phoenix without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 31m and costs $550 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rapid City to Phoenix, including transfers.
Rapid City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 44h.
Rapid City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Phoenix is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 5:21 AM in Rapid City and 4:21 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Phoenix Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 44h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Phoenix is 1133 miles. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Rapid City to Phoenix.
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