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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from South Dakota to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane RAP - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 41m
    $156–540

  2. Fly Sioux Falls to Flagstaff, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane FSD - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 44m
    $154–568

  3. Drive 1,261.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Grand Canyoncar car 1,261.7 mi
    23h 2m
    $231–333

  4. Fly Rapid City to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RAP - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $369–693

  5. Fly Sioux Falls to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane FSD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 49m
    $402–682

Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Dakota to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, walk to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Sioux Falls to Grand Canyon in around 23h 2m.

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