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How to get fromSt. Louis to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane STL - RAP
    7h 10m
    $114–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    20h 25m
    $213–331

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    27h 14m
    $316–605

  4. Drive  947.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Rapid Citycar car 947.7 mi
    14h 50m
    $173–250

  5. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane STL - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    9h 27m
    $162–676

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    22h 51m
    $248–422

St. Louis to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Rapid City via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 20h 25m.

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