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How to get fromRapid City to Seattleby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), bus or train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RAP - SEA
    8h 30m
    $124–548

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $124–483

  3. Drive 1,134.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Seattlecar car 1,134.6 mi
    18h 15m
    $208–300

  4. Bus via Seattle - Amtrak

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle - Amtrakbus bus
    25h 50m
    $134–503

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain train
    26h 35m
    $129–543

Rapid City to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Seattle Bus Station via Gillette, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 23h 35m.

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