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How to get fromRapid City to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RAP - STL
    5h 52m
    $144–668

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 10m
    $238–345

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    26h 31m
    $362–654

  4. Drive 946.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to St. Louiscar car 946.8 mi
    14h 50m
    $173–250

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    22h 30m
    $268–445

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 25m
    $230–360

Rapid City to St. Louis by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to St Louis Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 20h 10m.

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