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How to get fromRapid City to Yanktonby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Yankton by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $173–235

  2. Drive 354.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Yanktoncar car 354.7 mi
    5h 48m
    $65–94

  3. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane RAP - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $186–528

  4. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane RAP - SUX
    2. Take the bus from Sioux City to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $197–554

Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rapid City to Yankton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 431.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Rapid City to Yankton. However, you can take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Vermillion, then take the taxi to Yankton. Alternatively, you can drive from Rapid City to Yankton in around 5h 48m.

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