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How to get fromPortland to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PDX - RAP
    7h 32m
    $123–653

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 50m
    $135–461

  3. Drive 1,196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rapid Citycar car 1,196.4 mi
    19h 45m
    $219–316

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EUG - RAP
    10h 12m
    $209–891

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane PDX - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    10h 2m
    $146–741

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h 12m
    $147–681

Portland to Rapid City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Rapid City via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, and Gillette in around 25h 50m.

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