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

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Rapid City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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
    9h 52m
    $143–618

  2. Bus via Spokane

    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 Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    40h 29m
    $364–575

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $672–1,245

  4. Drive 1,497.3 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Rapid Citycar car 1,497.3 mi
    25h 46m
    $274–395

  5. 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 59m
    $182–675

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    44h 41m
    $462–670

Arcata to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Rapid City via Grocery Outlet, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, and Billings in around 40h 29m.

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