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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rapid City to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane RAP - RDU
    7h 47m
    $154–618

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 39m
    $362–634

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    45h 23m
    $612–1,165

  4. Drive 1,675.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Raleighcar car 1,675.8 mi
    28h 16m
    $306–442

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane RAP - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    $156–604

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane RAP - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h
    $266–1,005

  7. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane RAP - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    $176–613

  8. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RAP - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $240–941

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    46h 40m
    $550–1,032

Rapid City to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,421.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to GoRaleigh Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 44h 39m.

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