MN → SD · about 495 miles
Minneapolis to Rapid City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Minneapolis to Rapid City. The fastest takes 11 hours 45 minutes; every bus leaves at 6:45 AM. The standard fare is $128 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 45m
- Leaves at
- 6:45 AM
- Standard fare
- $128
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Minneapolis and arrives at Rapid City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 45m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Minneapolis Where you get off in Rapid City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Minneapolis
Where the bus stops in Rapid City
- Rapid City Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Rapid City Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Rapid City to Minneapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
The fastest direct bus takes 11 hours 45 minutes.
How much is the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $128. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
Every departure is at 6:45 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Minneapolis?
Buses to Rapid City leave from Minneapolis (Bus Station).