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Rapid City to Saint Cloud Bus Schedule
Bus from Rapid City to Saint Cloud: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Rapid City to Saint Cloud. Traveling by bus from Rapid City to Saint Cloud usually takes around 26 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 24 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 456 mi (733 km) |
| Shortest duration | 24h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $188.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Rapid City to Saint Cloud?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rapid City to Saint Cloud. 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 2h 34m | $188.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Rapid City to Saint Cloud from $188. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Rapid City to Saint Cloud and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Saint Cloud. In Rapid City, Jefferson Lines departs to Saint Cloud from 333 6th St . In Saint Cloud, Jefferson Lines arrives at 4325 Clearwater Rd .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Rapid City to Saint Cloud takes 26 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Saint Cloud in 24 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Saint Cloud.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Rapid City to Saint Cloud
The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 456 miles from Rapid City to Saint Cloud. However, the fastest bus only takes 24 hours and 15 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Saint Cloud at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rapid City to Saint Cloud, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rapid City?
Main departure station: 333 6th St
Most buses depart from the main station in Rapid City.
All bus stations in Rapid City:
333 6th St
Where does the bus arrive in Saint Cloud?
Main arrival station: 4325 Clearwater Rd
All buses from Rapid City arrive at one main station in Saint Cloud.
All bus stations in Saint Cloud:
4325 Clearwater Rd
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