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How to get fromRapid City to Spirit Lakeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Spirit Lake by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Jacksonbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    8h 16m
    $172–226

  2. Drive 438 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Spirit Lakecar car 438 mi
    6h 28m
    $80–116

  3. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane RAP - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus bus
    8h 19m
    $196–538

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RAP - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Spirit Lakecar car
    13h 35m
    $114–463

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RAP - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Burnsville to Jacksonbus bus
    8h 29m
    $203–589

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane RAP - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Jacksonbus bus
    10h 24m

Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rapid City to Spirit Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 456.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Spirit Lake, IA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Rapid City to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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