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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to Rapid City by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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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 33m
    $99–404

  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
    9h
    $92–402

  3. 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 Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 1h
    $451–679

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $1,144–1,886

  5. Drive  1,266.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Rapid Citycar car 1,266.6 mi
    22h 9m
    $232–334

  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 48m
    $112–477

  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
    13h
    $112–468

Palmdale to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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 Billings in around 2d 1h.

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