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How to get fromRapid City to Whitefishby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Whitefish by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane RAP - FCA
    6h 33m
    $156–610

  2. Fly Rapid City to Missoula International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane RAP - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    8h 28m
    $124–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus Jefferson Lines 941
    17h 19m
    $209–295

  4. Drive  763.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Whitefishcar car 763.6 mi
    12h 37m
    $140–202

  5. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GCC - FCA
    10h 8m
    $198–666

  6. Bus via Butte

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte to Whitefishbus bus
    17h 59m
    $219–310

Rapid City (RAP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Whitefish via Billings and Whitefish in around 17h 19m.

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