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How to get fromRapid City to Pocatelloby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Pocatello by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Idaho Falls, bus

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane plane RAP - IDA
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls,ID to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    7h 17m
    $102–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    17h 48m
    $201–338

  3. Drive  644.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Pocatellocar car 644.8 mi
    13h 40m
    $118–170

  4. Fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane RAP - SLC
    2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    9h 14m
    $116–490

  5. Fly to Jackson Hole Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane plane RAP - JAC
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    10h 37m
    $148–680

  6. Fly to Pocatello Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane plane RAP - PIH
    7h 53m
    $102–458

Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Pocatello, ID, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Billings, Butte, MT, and Idaho Falls in around 17h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) twice daily.

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