What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Rapid City is to fly which costs $85 - $430 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Rapid City is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $85 - $430.

How far is it from Calgary to Rapid City?

The distance between Calgary and Rapid City is 852 miles. The road distance is 851.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Calgary to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive 851.7 miles from Calgary to Rapid City.

Can I drive from Calgary to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Rapid City is 852 miles. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Calgary to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 146+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Calgary to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Rapid City by car, plane, or bus

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Drive 846.8 mi
best
1. Drive from Calgary to Rapid Citycar 846.8 mi
15h 4m
$194–280
Fly to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane YYC - RAP
9h 3m
$88–423
Fly to Scottsbluff, drive
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane YYC - BFF
2. Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Rapid Citycar
15h 9m
$108–443
Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane YYC - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
12h 22m
$111–511

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

39Weekly Planes

7h 14mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calgary to Rapid City.

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Distance: 846.8 mi
Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours.

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