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How to get fromWaterloo to Rapid Cityby car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Rapid City by car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CID - RAP
    6h 33m
    $172–833

  2. Drive 628.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Rapid Citycar car 628.3 mi
    10h 4m
    $115–166

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Dudley's Cornercar car
    2. Take the bus from Dudley's Corner to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    13h 25m
    $159–228

  4. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ALO - RAP
    7h 49m
    $126–490

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    17h 35m
    $179–270

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Rapid City via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 17h 35m.

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