SD → SD · about 323 miles
Sioux Falls to Rapid City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Sioux Falls to Rapid City. The fastest takes 5 hours 50 minutes; every bus leaves at 12:40 PM. The standard fare is $86 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 50m
- Leaves at
- 12:40 PM
- Standard fare
- $86
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 Sioux Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 PM | 5:30 PM | 5h 50m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Sioux Falls Where you get off in Rapid City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Sioux Falls
- Sioux Falls Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Sioux Falls Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
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 Sioux Falls
Questions
How long is the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $86. 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 Sioux Falls to Rapid City?
Every departure is at 12:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Sioux Falls to Rapid City?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Sioux Falls?
Buses to Rapid City leave from Sioux Falls Jefferson Lines bus stop.