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

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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Rapid City by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    9h 28m
    $129–494

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUR - RAP
    8h 49m
    $122–502

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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 to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    39h 49m

  4. Drive 1,281.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Rapid Citycar car 1,281.8 mi
    21h 34m
    $234–338

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BFL - RAP
    11h 49m
    $142–537

  6. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    11h 36m
    $137–537

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    12h 51m
    $137–528

  8. Train, bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    39h 58m
    $336–550

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 55m

  10. Train, bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 51m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Rapid City via Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, and Buffalo in around 41h 55m.

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