There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station) by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
8h 38m$99–418Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 40m$257–387Drive 1,134.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Rapid City (Station)car 1,134.6 mi
17h 55m$201–290Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SEA - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 31m$138–476Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 7m$384–585Bus via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 10m$253–383
Seattle to Rapid City (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Rapid City (Station). However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Rapid City via Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
The distance between Seattle and Rapid City (Station) is 985 miles. The road distance is 1141.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $250 - $390.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.
Seattle to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 25h 40m.
Seattle to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Rapid City (Station) is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 5:04 PM in Seattle and 8:04 PM in Rapid City (Station).
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rapid City (Station), SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Rapid City via Spokane and Billings in around 25h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
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