There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Saginaw by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane RAP - MBS
8h 12m$128–492Bus, 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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
28h 10m$359–656Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
28h 42m$307–483Drive 1,166.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Saginawcar 1,166.3 mi
19h 56m$213–308Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane RAP - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
9h 38m$148–531Bus
- 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 Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
31h 55m$272–432
Rapid City to Saginaw by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Saginaw is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Saginaw is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
The distance between Rapid City and Saginaw is 975 miles. The road distance is 1173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Saginaw without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 10m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Rapid City to Saginaw, including transfers.
Rapid City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Saginaw is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $300 - $490 and takes 28h 42m.
Rapid City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Saginaw is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 3:37 AM in Rapid City and 5:37 AM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Saginaw Bus Center via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 28h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Saginaw is 1173 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Rapid City to Saginaw.
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