There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Rochester by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane RAP - RST
6h 41m$77–415Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
14h 25m$170–237Drive 574 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Rochestercar 574 mi
8h 38m$105–152Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RAP - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
5h 22m$138–487
Rapid City to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rochester is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $130 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Rochester via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Rapid City and Rochester is 549 miles. The road distance is 577.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Rapid City to Rochester, including transfers.
Rapid City to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 14h 25m.
Rapid City to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 11:55 AM in Rapid City and 12:55 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Rochester via Minneapolis in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- 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 Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Rochester is 577 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Rapid City to Rochester.
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