There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
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 53m$87–398Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
20h 25m$110–325Drive 797.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Appletoncar 797.3 mi
12h 50m$146–211Fly to Green Bay
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane RAP - GRB
6h 33m$104–421Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
21h 4m$132–363Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Burnsvillebus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
23h 18m$139–468
Rapid City to Appleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Appleton is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Appleton via Sioux Falls, Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Rapid City and Appleton is 741 miles. The road distance is 801.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 53m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 20h 25m.
Rapid City to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Appleton is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:36 PM in Rapid City and 5:36 PM 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Appleton via Sioux Falls, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Wausau Transit Center in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rapid City to Appleton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Rapid City to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Burnsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Appleton is 802 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Rapid City to Appleton.
There are 76+ hotels available in Appleton.












