There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GEG - RAP
6h 58m$98–411Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 702
17h 25m$209–301Drive 856.6 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Rapid Citycar 856.6 mi
13h 24m$157–226Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane GEG - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
9h 31m$137–468Fly to Scottsbluff, drive
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane GEG - BFF
- Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Rapid Citycar
10h 16m$107–425
Spokane to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Rapid City via Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Spokane and Rapid City is 761 miles. The road distance is 861.6 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Spokane to Rapid City, including transfers.
Spokane to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 17h 25m.
Spokane to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 5:05 AM in Spokane and 6:05 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Rapid City via Billings in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Scottsbluff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Scottsbluff via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Rapid City via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Rapid City is 862 miles. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Spokane to Rapid City.
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