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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Rapid City is to fly which costs $80 - $400 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Rapid City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.

How far is it from Houston to Rapid City?

The distance between Houston and Rapid City is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1296.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 34h 30m and costs $150 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Houston to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Houston to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Houston to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 34h 30m.

Where does the Houston to Rapid City bus arrive?

Houston to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Houston. It is currently 5:02 PM in Houston and 4:02 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Houston to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Rapid City is 1297 miles. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Houston to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Houston to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rapid City (RAP)IAH - RAP
6h 15m
$83–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omaha
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
34h 30m
$158–534
Drive 1,289.1 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Rapid City1,289.1 mi
21h 1m
$236–340
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rapid City (RAP)HOU - RAP
8h 10m
$143–703
Bus to College Station, fly
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to College Station TAMU
2. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Rapid City (RAP)CLL - RAP
11h 45m
$110–502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longview
2. Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Omaha
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
45h 50m

Houston to Rapid City by bus

7Weekly Buses

34h 30mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Rapid City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 34h 30m.

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