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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Tacoma by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RAP - SEA
    7h 52m
    $117–501

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattlebus bus
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    27h 29m
    $263–446

  3. Drive  1,148 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Tacomacar car 1,148 mi
    18h 12m
    $197–284

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    27h 49m
    $383–586

Rapid City to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Billings, Spokane, Seattle, and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S in around 27h 29m.

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