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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    5h 51m
    $101–449

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino 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 4h
    $1,142–1,783

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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
    $477–732

  4. Drive  1,262.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Rapid Citycar car 1,262.8 mi
    21h 51m
    $231–333

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    6h 34m
    $214–586

Ontario to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,049 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Rapid City via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 7h.

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