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There are 6 ways to get from Scottsdale to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHX - RAP
    5h 52m
    $95–420

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    34h 29m
    $319–447

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 13m
    $611–1,165

  4. Drive 1,116.2 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Rapid Citycar car 1,116.2 mi
    22h
    $204–295

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    34h 34m
    $367–627

  6. Bus via Greeley

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeleybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greeley, CO to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    34h 47m
    $347–472

Scottsdale to Rapid City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 898.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Granite Reef Rd & Chaparral Rd to Rapid City via Camelback Rd & 24th St, 24th St & Camelback Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, Las Cruces, NM, Denver, Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, and Buffalo in around 34h 29m.

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