Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to South Dakota

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to South Dakota by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane plane SJC - PIR
    10h 53m
    $139–527

  2. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Rapid City

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    11h 30m
    $128–506

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2d 13h
    $815–1,694

  4. Drive 1,670.6 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Sioux Fallscar car 1,670.6 mi
    28h 10m
    $305–441

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 47m
    $139–597

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Sioux Falls

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane SJC - FSD
    11h 21m
    $139–573

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane plane OAK - PIR
    8h 9m
    $140–577

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane OAK - RAP
    9h 59m
    $129–526

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Modesto to South Dakota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,324.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and South Dakota, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to South Dakota. However, you can take the line 70 bus to ACE Lathrop Station, walk to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to Santa Clara Station, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR), then take the taxi to Pierre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sioux Falls via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento, Portland, Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, Detroit Lakes, Fargo, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound