There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PDX - RAP
7h 56m$112–472Train, bus
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 33m$319–549Drive 1,199.4 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Rapid Citycar 1,199.4 mi
19h 25m$219–317Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane PDX - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 19m$156–529Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 32m$257–402
Vancouver to Rapid City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Rapid City via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Vancouver and Rapid City is 994 miles. The road distance is 1206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Vancouver to Rapid City, including transfers.
Vancouver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 27h 32m.
Vancouver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Vancouver. It is currently 12:45 AM in Vancouver and 1:45 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Rapid City via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 27h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Rapid City is 1206 miles. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Vancouver to Rapid City.
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