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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 48m
    $124–498

  2. Bus via SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    25h 20m
    $258–386

  3. Drive 1,148 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Tacomacar car 1,148 mi
    18h 12m
    $210–303

  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 49m
    $166–554

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Tacomabus bus
    27h 25m
    $260–453

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    27h 57m
    $313–526

Rapid City to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Tacoma, 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 26th St E & D St E via Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 25h 20m.

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