What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Rapid City via Seattle Bus Station, Spokane Station and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Rapid City?

The distance between Tacoma and Rapid City is 994 miles. The road distance is 1154.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 25h 33m and costs $250 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Tacoma to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Rapid City bus from?

Tacoma to Rapid City bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.

Bus or fly from Tacoma to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $250 - $440 and takes 25h 33m.

Where does the Tacoma to Rapid City bus arrive?

Tacoma to Rapid City bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.

What is the time difference between Tacoma and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 2:59 AM in Tacoma and 3:59 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Rapid City is 1154 miles. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Tacoma to Rapid City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tacoma to Rapid City?

Book your Tacoma to Rapid City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 204+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Tacoma to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
7h 51m
$114–459
Bus via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 33m
$258–433
Drive 1,147.4 mi
1. Drive from Tacoma to Rapid Citycar 1,147.4 mi
18h 13m
$210–303
Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Rapid City
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PDX - RAP
10h 29m
$159–580
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SEA - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 15m
$153–516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 53m
$308–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 56m
$258–453

Tacoma to Rapid City by bus

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Distance: 988.6 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Rapid City via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Spokane Station, and Billings in around 25h 33m.

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