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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    8h 5m
    $117–449

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    36h 40m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 46m

  4. Drive 1,376 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Rapid Citycar car 1,376 mi
    22h 29m
    $252–363

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    8h 30m
    $121–498

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    9h 41m
    $153–633

  7. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane OAK - RAP
    7h 16m
    $126–522

  8. Train, bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 55m
    $613–1,125

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,134.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, and Buffalo in around 36h 40m.

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