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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Rapid City via Spokane Station, Billings and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Portland to Rapid City?

The distance between Portland and Rapid City is 988 miles. The road distance is 1203.4 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 37m and costs $330 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Portland to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Rapid City bus from?

Portland to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Portland to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Portland to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the Portland to Rapid City bus arrive?

Portland to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 9:06 PM in Portland and 10:06 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Portland to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Rapid City is 1203 miles. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Portland to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 210+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Portland to Rapid City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rapid City
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PDX - RAP
7h 35m
$134–569
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
26h 37m
$334–557
Drive 1,196.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Rapid Citycar 1,196.4 mi
19h 19m
$219–316
Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane PDX - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h
$183–626
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
26h 40m
$266–401

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 982.5 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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 Spokane Station, Billings, MT, Billings, and Gillette in around 26h 40m.

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