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How to get fromTulsa to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tulsa to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Tulsa International Airport to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane TUL - RAP
    7h 3m
    $123–618

  2. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Rapid City

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane XNA - RAP
    7h 35m
    $115–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    21h 25m
    $240–349

  4. Drive  854.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tulsa to Rapid Citycar car 854.5 mi
    14h 44m
    $156–226

  5. Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane OKC - RAP
    8h 10m
    $159–633

  6. Fly Tulsa International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane TUL - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    9h 20m
    $162–675

Tulsa to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulsa to Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls in around 21h 25m.

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