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How to get fromArcata to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Rapid City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ACV - RAP
    8h 28m
    $133–618

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    40h 34m
    $309–510

  3. Drive  1,482 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Rapid Citycar car 1,482 mi
    26h 21m
    $271–391

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane ACV - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    11h 52m
    $172–675

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Klamath Falls to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d
    $417–785

Arcata to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Rapid City via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 40h 34m.

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