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How to get fromWatford City to Rapid Cityby car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford City to Rapid City by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane XWA - RAP
    6h 43m
    $106–450

  2. Drive 287.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford City to Rapid Citycar car 287.8 mi
    5h 26m
    $53–76

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    27h 40m
    $488–806

  4. Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Watford City to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car car
    2. Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DIK - RAP
    7h 43m
    $108–450

  5. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Watford City to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MOT - RAP
    8h 19m
    $119–479

  6. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Watford City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BIS - RAP
    8h 16m
    $125–475

Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Watford City, ND, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Watford City to Rapid City. However, you can drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williston Amtrak, take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot & Sibley Station, take the line 94 bus to 5th St Transit Center Gate B, then take the bus to Rapid City.

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