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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RAP - SEA
    7h 44m
    $117–501

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 35m
    $273–463

  3. Drive 1,134.6 mi

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

  4. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GCC - SEA
    9h 55m
    $159–557

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain train
    27h 20m
    $323–543

Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 982.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Seattle Amtrak Station via Gillette, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and Spokane in around 26h 35m.

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