What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $130 - $550.

How far is it from Palo Alto to South Dakota?

The distance between Palo Alto and South Dakota is 1252 miles. The road distance is 1740.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to South Dakota without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $750 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and South Dakota?

South Dakota is 2h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 6:11 PM in Palo Alto and 8:11 PM in South Dakota.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to South Dakota?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to South Dakota is 1740 miles. It takes approximately 28h 25m to drive from Palo Alto to South Dakota.

Where can I stay near South Dakota?

There are 78+ hotels available in South Dakota.

Palo Alto to South Dakota - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane SJC - PIR
7h 51m
$130–515
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SFO - RAP
8h 49m
$115–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
2d 10h
$793–1,643
Drive 1,730.2 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sioux Fallscar 1,730.2 mi
28h 25m
$316–457
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid City
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SJC - RAP
8h 28m
$119–494
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Sioux Falls
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane SJC - FSD
8h 13m
$120–511

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

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7h 9mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,245 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and South Dakota, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) twice daily.

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How to get fromPalo Alto to South Dakotaby plane, train, bus, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rapid City

Train, bus

Drive 1,730.2 mi

Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid City

Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Sioux Falls