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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Clear Lake to Rapid City. Traveling by bus from Clear Lake to Rapid City usually takes around 30 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 26 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 497 mi (800 km) |
| Shortest duration | 26h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $286.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Clear Lake to Rapid City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Clear Lake to Rapid City. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 1d 6h 40m | $286.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Rapid City from $286. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Rapid City and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rapid City. In Clear Lake, Jefferson Lines departs to Rapid City from 3205 Willow Crk Ct and one other station. In Rapid City, Jefferson Lines arrives at 333 6th St .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Rapid City takes 30 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rapid City in 26 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Rapid City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 30 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 497 miles from Clear Lake to Rapid City. However, the fastest bus only takes 26 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Clear Lake to Rapid City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Clear Lake?
Main departure station: 3205 Willow Crk Ct
Clear Lake has two bus stations with service to Rapid City.
All bus stations in Clear Lake:
3205 Willow Crk Ct
Mason City (Airport)
Where does the bus arrive in Rapid City?
Main arrival station: 333 6th St
All buses from Clear Lake arrive at one main station in Rapid City.
All bus stations in Rapid City:
333 6th St
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