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How to get fromCalifornia to South Dakotaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    6h 46m
    $173–567

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    8h 47m
    $102–426

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    45h 37m
    $695–1,341

  4. Drive 1,628.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sioux Fallscar car 1,628.4 mi
    26h 7m
    $298–430

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    7h 51m
    $123–568

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    7h 59m
    $114–470

  7. 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
    8h 15m
    $116–490

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,090.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between California, USA and South Dakota, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours.

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