There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Waseca by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RAP - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Owatonnabus
6h 36m$113–535Fly to Rochester, bus
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane RAP - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester to Wasecabus
8h 54m$85–465Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Fairmontbus
- Take the bus from Fairmont to Mankatobus
- Take the bus from Mankato to Wasecabus
12h 40m$121–229Drive 520 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Wasecacar 520 mi
8h 1m$95–138Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane RAP - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Wasecacar
8h 47m$121–495Fly to Mason City, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mason City (MCW)plane RAP - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Owatonnabus
15h 38m$135–575
Rapid City to Waseca by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Waseca is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Waseca is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Waseca. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Waseca via Fairmont and Mankato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Rapid City and Waseca is 582 miles. The road distance is 523 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Waseca without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Rapid City to Waseca, including transfers.
Rapid City to Waseca bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
Rapid City to Waseca bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fairmont station.
Waseca is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 9:22 AM in Rapid City and 10:22 AM in Waseca.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Waseca is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Rapid City to Waseca.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Waseca, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Rapid City to Waseca via Fairmont and Mankato in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Rapid City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Rapid City to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Mason City to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
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