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How to get fromSanta Fe to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAF - RAP
    5h 53m
    $97–411

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 11m
    $359–480

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 23m
    $441–819

  4. Drive 722.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Rapid Citycar car 722.1 mi
    13h 57m
    $132–191

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Harmony Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 20m
    $310–472

Santa Fe to Rapid City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe to Rapid City via Santa Fe, Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 28h 11m.

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