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How to get fromRochester to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ROC - RAP
    7h 9m
    $158–686

  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
    $141–581

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 43m
    $410–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 35m
    $299–534

  5. Drive  1,472.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Rapid Citycar car 1,472.5 mi
    25h 40m
    $269–389

  6. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 10m
    $306–544

Rochester to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Rapid City via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 35h 35m.

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