There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Yuma by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Yuma International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane RAP - YUM
8h 39m$152–667Fly to Phoenix, bus
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane RAP - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
10h 2m$114–475Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
47h 41m$546–1,096Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2d$436–675Drive 1,317.8 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Yumacar 1,317.8 mi
23h 34m$241–348Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RAP - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
11h 30m$129–510Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane RAP - PSP
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
14h 22m$126–507
Rapid City to Yuma by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Yuma is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $480 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Yuma is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Rapid City and Yuma is 1024 miles. The road distance is 1325.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Yuma without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 41m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Rapid City to Yuma, including transfers.
Rapid City to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Yuma is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 2 days 0h.
Rapid City to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yuma is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 10:53 PM in Rapid City and 9:53 PM in Yuma.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Yuma County Area Transit via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Rapid City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Yuma is 1325 miles. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from Rapid City to Yuma.
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