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How to get fromRapid City to Arcataby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane RAP - ACV
    10h 12m
    $142–668

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    38h 56m
    $313–503

  3. Drive  1,482.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Arcatacar car 1,482.6 mi
    26h 20m
    $271–391

  4. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane GCC - ACV
    12h 23m
    $194–724

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Klamath Fallstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    45h 50m
    $421–778

Rapid City to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,112 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

United Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Arcata Transit Center via Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 38h 56m.

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