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How to get fromRochester to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ROC - RAP
    7h 29m
    $178–736

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUF - RAP
    8h 29m
    $171–733

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 19m
    $356–652

  4. Drive 1,479.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Rapid Citycar car 1,479.7 mi
    25h 12m
    $270–391

Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day.

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