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How to get fromRapid City to Watford Cityby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Watford City by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane RAP - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    6h 38m
    $105–449

  2. Drive 284.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Watford Citycar car 284.3 mi
    5h 35m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    26h 36m
    $482–805

  4. Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane RAP - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Watford Citycar car
    7h 33m
    $107–449

  5. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane RAP - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar car
    8h 21m
    $118–480

  6. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane RAP - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar car
    8h 15m
    $121–475

Rapid City (RAP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Watford City, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rapid City to Watford City. However, you can take the bus to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, walk to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then drive to Watford City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, take the line 94 bus to Union Depot & Wacouta Station, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Williston Amtrak, then take the taxi to Watford City.

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