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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | 300 6th Street | Minneapolis | CheapestFastest | ||||
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines | Bus | 300 6th Street | MSP Airport T2 (Minneapolis International Airport) | No tags | ||||
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines | Bus | 300 6th Street | MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport) | No tags | ||||
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines | Bus | 300 6th Street | Minneapolis (Mall of America) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 300 6th Street | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | No tags |
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Get from Rapid City to Minneapolis
The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Jefferson Lines Rapid City Minneapolis recent customer reviews
Service from staff was good and helpful...bus from Rapid City SD to Minnesota was in poor condition very uncomfortable dirty, passenger sitting behind me spitting on floor my traveling partner notified the driver it never clean up or taken care off as it body fluids this will come Under infection control. I will say bus drivers did wonderful job getting all passengers to their destination safe. Thankyou Michelle Robles Australia .
Michelle R.
Very good!
Henrique M.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rapid City to Minneapolis by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Rapid City to Minneapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rapid City to Minneapolis start from $132. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rapid City to Minneapolis?
The average bus trip duration from Rapid City to Minneapolis is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 493 miles (795 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 20m and is operated by Jefferson Lines.
Which bus companies service the Rapid City to Minneapolis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Rapid City to Minneapolis at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rapid City to Minneapolis?
A bus trip from Rapid City to Minneapolis generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rapid City to Minneapolis was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $128To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rapid City to Minneapolis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $128 to $188 for a bus ticket from Rapid City to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $128 which is on 2026-01-12.
