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How to get fromTraverse City to Rapid Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Rapid City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from State St at Cass St to Woodland Creek Park-n-Ridebus bus Bayline
    2. Take the taxi from Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride to Rapid Citytaxi taxi
    43 min
    $60–78

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to Rapid Citycar car 22.7 mi
    31 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Traverse City to Rapid Citytaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    31 min
    $75–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 23.5 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

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

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Rapid City. However, you can take the bus to Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride then take the taxi to Rapid City. Alternatively, you can drive from Traverse City to Rapid City in around 31 min.

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