There are 5 ways to get from Swift Current to Rapid City by car, plane, 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.
Drive to Regina, fly
best- Drive from Swift Current to Regina-Airport-YQRcar
- Fly from Regina (YQR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane YQR - RAP
8h 51m$155–665Drive 616.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swift Current to Rapid Citycar 616.3 mi
12h 36m$141–204Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Swift Current to Lethbridgebus
- Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar
- Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 4m$228–372Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Swift Current to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane XWA - RAP
11h 28m$167–559Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Swift Current to Fort Macleodbus
- Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus
- Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar
- Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
37h 21m$394–649
Regina (YQR) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swift Current to Rapid City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Swift Current to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $150 - $700.
The distance between Swift Current and Rapid City is 612 miles. The road distance is 619.9 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Swift Current to Rapid City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Swift Current to Rapid City is 620 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Swift Current to Rapid City.
There are 207+ hotels available in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Swift Current, SK, Canada and Rapid City, SD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Swift Current to Rapid City. However, you can drive to Regina-Airport-YQR airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swift Current to Rapid City via Swift Current, Lethbridge, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Great Falls Transfer Center, Butte, and Billings in around 27h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Regina to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Glacier Amtrak to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Swift Current to Lethbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Swift Current to Fort Macleod
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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