What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Rapid City is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $420 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $110 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Rapid City via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Rapid City?

The distance between Petaluma and Rapid City is 1171 miles. The road distance is 1381.8 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 39h 42m and costs $320 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Petaluma to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Rapid City bus from?

Petaluma to Rapid City bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where does the Petaluma to Rapid City bus arrive?

Petaluma to Rapid City bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

What is the time difference between Petaluma and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Petaluma. It is currently 4:08 PM in Petaluma and 5:08 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Rapid City is 1382 miles. It takes approximately 22h 36m to drive from Petaluma to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Petaluma to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

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

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Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SFO - RAP
9h
$126–481
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane STS - RAP
8h 21m
$111–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
39h 42m
$328–551
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
2d
$618–1,138
Drive 1,373.7 mi
1. Drive from Petaluma to Rapid Citycar 1,373.7 mi
22h 36m
$251–363
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SJC - RAP
10h 50m
$128–509
Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SMF - RAP
10h 54m
$154–578

Petaluma to Rapid City by bus and foot

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39h 42mAverage Duration

$328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,163.8 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Rapid City via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, and Buffalo in around 39h 42m.

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