There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Vancouver by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RAP - PDX
7h 42m$117–501Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain
25h 21m$320–543Drive 1,199.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Vancouvercar 1,199.3 mi
19h 24m$219–317Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane GCC - PDX
9h 59m$159–557Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
26h 17m$295–438
Rapid City to Vancouver by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Vancouver is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Vancouver is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.
The distance between Rapid City and Vancouver is 994 miles. The road distance is 1206.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Vancouver without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 21m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Rapid City to Vancouver, including transfers.
Rapid City to Vancouver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Vancouver is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $440 and takes 26h 17m.
Rapid City to Vancouver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Vancouver is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 11:55 PM in Rapid City and 10:55 PM in Vancouver.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Vancouver via Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 26h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Vancouver is 1206 miles. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Rapid City to Vancouver.
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