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There are 10 ways to get from California to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    7h 11m
    $103–449

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    7h 23m
    $84–361

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 3h
    $1,170–1,785

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 7h
    $507–749

  5. Drive  1,297.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rapid Citycar car 1,297.7 mi
    22h 26m
    $215–310

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    7h 41m
    $112–492

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    8h 29m
    $92–417

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    8h 58m
    $100–450

  9. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LGB - RAP
    7h 34m
    $142–667

  10. Train, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,008–1,606

California to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,048.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 7h.

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