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

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

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PDX - RAP
    7h 26m
    $114–489

  2. Bus via Tri-Cities

    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 Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 30m
    $261–406

  3. Drive 1,196.4 mi

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

  4. Fly 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
    9h 48m
    $153–546

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 52m
    $327–554

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, OR - Lloyd Center to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moscow to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    29h 50m
    $339–501

Portland to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 982.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Rapid City via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, and Billings in around 25h 30m.

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