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How to get fromPalm Springs to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Rapid City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PSP - RAP
    6h 4m
    $121–484

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 3m
    $352–572

  3. Drive 1,275.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Rapid Citycar car 1,275.3 mi
    22h 4m
    $233–337

  4. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 6m
    $342–562

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 35m
    $541–993

Palm Springs to Rapid City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,021.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Rapid City via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, and Buffalo in around 41h 3m.

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