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

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Rapid City via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 32m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Rapid City?

The distance between Traverse City and Rapid City is 882 miles. The road distance is 1176.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Traverse City to Rapid City without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 18m and costs $480 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Traverse City to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Traverse City to Rapid City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 32m.

Where does the Traverse City to Rapid City bus arrive?

Traverse City to Rapid City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Traverse City. It is currently 4:18 PM in Traverse City and 2:18 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Rapid City is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Traverse City to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 201+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Traverse City to Rapid City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane TVC - RAP
5h 57m
$104–452
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
31h 18m
$483–750
Drive 1,170 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Rapid Citycar 1,170 mi
20h 31m
$207–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
31h 32m
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
32h 43m

Traverse City to Rapid City by bus and train

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31h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 877.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Rapid City via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 31h 32m.

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