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How to get fromSeattle to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Rapid City by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SEA - RAP
    8h 15m
    $117–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h 45m
    $271–457

  3. Drive 1,134.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Rapid Citycar car 1,134.6 mi
    17h 55m
    $208–300

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane SEA - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    10h 19m
    $156–529

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h 47m
    $327–536

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Rapid City via Spokane, Spokane Station, Billings, MT, Billings, and Gillette in around 26h 45m.

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