What is the distance between Kansas City and Rapid City?

About 561 miles (905 km) separate Kansas City and Rapid City.

Bus Kansas City to Rapid City from $184 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Departure time: January 28 at 1:30am
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City
Arrival time: January 28 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Rapid City
Destination location: 300 6th Street
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: April 10 at 1:30am
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City
Arrival time: April 10 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Rapid City
Destination location: 300 6th Street
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: May 19 at 1:30am
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City
Arrival time: May 19 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Rapid City
Destination location: 300 6th Street
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: July 10 at 1:30am
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City
Arrival time: July 10 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Rapid City
Destination location: 300 6th Street
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: July 12 at 1:30am
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City
Arrival time: July 12 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Rapid City
Destination location: 300 6th Street
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h

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Bus Kansas City, MO to Rapid City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184

Average bus trip duration17h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance563 miles (908 km)

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Jefferson Lines

4/5755 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and Rapid City!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Kansas City to Rapid City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Kansas City to Rapid City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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