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How to get fromRapid City to Willistonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane RAP - XWA
    6h
    $131–500

  2. Drive  329.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Willistoncar car 329.3 mi
    6h 29m
    $61–87

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    25h 36m
    $492–745

  4. Bus, train

    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, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    25h 53m
    $395–628

  5. Fly Rapid City 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 Willistoncar car
    7h 51m
    $118–490

  6. Fly Rapid City 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 Willistoncar car
    8h 3m
    $110–475

  7. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane GCC - XWA
    8h 26m
    $178–566

Rapid City to Williston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

United Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day.

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