There are 6 ways to get from Tulsa to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tulsa International Airport to Rapid City
best- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane TUL - RAP
6h 51m$133–618Bus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
21h 25m$240–349Drive 854.5 mi
- Drive from Tulsa to Rapid Citycar 854.5 mi
14h 44m$156–226Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Rapid City
- Drive from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane XNA - RAP
7h 24m$140–593Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly to Rapid City
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane OKC - RAP
7h 57m$161–644Fly Tulsa International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane TUL - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 57m$172–675
Tulsa to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulsa to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tulsa to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulsa to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Tulsa and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Tulsa and Rapid City is 685 miles. The road distance is 859.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $240 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Tulsa to Rapid City, including transfers.
Tulsa to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tulsa station.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $350 and takes 21h 25m.
Tulsa to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Tulsa. It is currently 12:22 AM in Tulsa and 11:22 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulsa to Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Tulsa to Rapid City is 860 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Tulsa to Rapid City.
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