What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City is to fly which costs $95 - $440 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $95 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Traverse City?

The distance between Rapid City and Traverse City is 888 miles. The road distance is 1177.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 30h 25m and costs $280 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Rapid City to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Traverse City bus from?

Rapid City to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $280 - $460 and takes 30h 25m.

Where does the Rapid City to Traverse City bus arrive?

Rapid City to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 5:45 AM in Rapid City and 7:45 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Traverse City is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Rapid City to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 576+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Rapid City to Traverse City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane RAP - TVC
8h 20m
$99–438
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
30h 25m
$285–452
Drive 1,170.6 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Traverse Citycar 1,170.6 mi
20h 29m
$214–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
30h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
5. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
31h 40m
$259–427

Rapid City to Traverse City by bus and foot

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30h 25mAverage Duration

$285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882.9 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Traverse City, MI via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 30h 25m.

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