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How to get fromLos Angeles to Rapid City (Station)by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    8h 7m
    $114–468

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUR - RAP
    7h 46m
    $113–474

  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
    $755–1,450

  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
    $463–779

  5. Drive 1,312.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rapid City (Station)car car 1,312.8 mi
    21h 49m
    $240–347

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    8h 44m
    $125–522

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    10h 35m
    $123–515

  8. Train, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 13h
    $692–1,350

Los Angeles to Rapid City (Station) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rapid City (Station), SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 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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