What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Salina?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Salina is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Salina?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Salina?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Salina. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Salina via Sioux Falls and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Salina?

The distance between Rapid City and Salina is 476 miles. The road distance is 598.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Salina without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Salina without a car is to bus via Sioux Falls which takes 19h 43m and costs $220 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Salina?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rapid City to Salina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Salina bus from?

Rapid City to Salina bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Salina?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Sioux Falls, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 19h 43m.

Where does the Rapid City to Salina bus arrive?

Rapid City to Salina bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Salina?

Salina is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 10:53 PM in Rapid City and 11:53 PM in Salina.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Salina?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Salina is 598 miles. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Rapid City to Salina.

Where can I stay near Salina?

There are 36+ hotels available in Salina.

Rapid City to Salina - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Salina by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Rapid City to Salina Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane RAP - SLN
5h 25m
$101–420
Bus via Sioux Falls
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus
19h 43m
$224–334
Drive 594.9 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Salinacar 594.9 mi
10h 47m
$109–157
Fly Rapid City to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane RAP - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
7h 6m
$131–531
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane GCC - SLN
7h 34m
$148–476
Fly Rapid City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane RAP - ICT
2. Take the bus from Wichita to Salinabus
7h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salinabus
21h 7m
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Wichitabus
4. Take the bus from Wichita to Salinabus
21h 21m

Rapid City (RAP) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473.5 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Salina, KS, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Salina via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Salina in around 19h 43m.

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