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How to get fromLancaster to Rapid Cityby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lancaster to Rapid City by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    9h 49m
    $124–484

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUR - RAP
    8h 58m
    $118–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d
    $437–699

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $744–1,486

  5. Drive 1,287.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Rapid Citycar car 1,287.2 mi
    21h 52m
    $235–340

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BFL - RAP
    10h 35m
    $136–528

  7. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    11h 45m
    $127–517

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    13h
    $127–518

Lancaster to Rapid City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,178.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Rapid City via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 2d.

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