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How to get fromBakersfield to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Rapid City by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BFL - RAP
    7h 10m
    $135–524

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    36h 9m

  3. Drive 1,328.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Rapid Citycar car 1,328.5 mi
    22h 13m
    $243–351

  4. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    36h 18m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Rapid City via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 36h 9m.

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