There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Appleton by plane, bus, taxi, car, train, 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 Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane RAP - ATW
5h 18m$100–433Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
19h 7m$310–422Drive 796.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Appletoncar 796.2 mi
12h 59m$146–210Fly to Green Bay, taxi
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane RAP - GRB
- Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
5h 54m$181–535Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
22h 6m$387–557Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
24h 43m$247–343
Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Appleton is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Prospect@5th via Minneapolis Bus Station, Milwaukee and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.
The distance between Rapid City and Appleton is 741 miles. The road distance is 800.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 19h 7m and costs $310 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rapid City to Appleton, including transfers.
Rapid City to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $350 and takes 24h 43m.
Rapid City to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Appleton is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 12:29 AM in Rapid City and 1:29 AM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Prospect@5th via Minneapolis Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center in around 24h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $95–150
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Appleton is 801 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Rapid City to Appleton.
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