There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
7h 27m$77–413Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
15h 10m$171–242Drive 573.6 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Rapid Citycar 573.6 mi
8h 38m$105–152Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
5h 2m$131–466
Rochester to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rapid City is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and Rapid City is 548 miles. The road distance is 577 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rochester to Rapid City, including transfers.
Rochester to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 10m.
Rochester to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 1:26 PM in Rochester and 12:26 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rapid City is 577 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Rochester to Rapid City.
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