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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    5h 51m
    $140–530

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    8h 38m
    $124–492

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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
    $740–1,480

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 9h
    $465–793

  5. Drive 1,310.4 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Rapid Citycar car 1,310.4 mi
    21h 50m
    $240–346

  6. Train, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 15h
    $683–1,361

Orange County to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Rapid City via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 9h.

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