There are 2 ways to get from Rapid City to South Dakota by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to South Dakota is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to South Dakota is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Sioux Falls via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Rapid City and South Dakota is 351 miles. The road distance is 348.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to South Dakota without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rapid City to South Dakota, including transfers.
Rapid City to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
Rapid City to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
South Dakota is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:27 PM in Rapid City and 5:27 PM in South Dakota.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to South Dakota is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Rapid City to South Dakota.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and South Dakota, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
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