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How to get fromRapid City to Appletonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane RAP - ATW
    5h 10m
    $165–783

  2. Fly to Green Bay

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane RAP - GRB
    6h 43m
    $121–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus bus
    19h 50m
    $192–273

  4. Drive 796.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Appletoncar car 796.2 mi
    12h 59m
    $146–210

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    22h 16m
    $265–440

Rapid City to Appleton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Appleton via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center in around 19h 50m.

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