There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane RAP - PIT
7h 54m$131–615Bus, 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 46m$372–735Bus
- 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
32h 5m$265–442Drive 1,336.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Pittsburghcar 1,336.3 mi
22h 52m$244–353Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane RAP - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 57m$155–628Fly to North Central West Virginia Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)plane RAP - CKB
- Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
14h 33m$138–562Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
35h$275–422
Rapid City to Pittsburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.
The distance between Rapid City and Pittsburgh is 1231 miles. The road distance is 1344.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 46m and costs $370 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Rapid City to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $450 and takes 32h 5m.
Rapid City to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Pittsburgh is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 8:18 PM in Rapid City and 10:18 PM in Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rapid City to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Rapid City to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to North Central West Virginia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Rapid City to North Central West Virginia Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Pittsburgh is 1344 miles. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Rapid City to Pittsburgh.
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