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How to get fromRapid City to Seattleby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RAP - SEA
    7h 44m
    $114–508

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattlebus bus
    26h 25m
    $260–443

  3. Drive  1,134.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Seattlecar car 1,134.6 mi
    17h 54m
    $208–300

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain train
    26h 45m
    $380–583

Rapid City to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 979.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Seattle via Billings and Spokane in around 26h 25m.

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