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How to get fromRapid City to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Rapid City to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RAP - SAN
    6h 28m
    $113–510

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane RAP - FAT
    7h 53m
    $102–456

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $666–1,366

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $448–745

  5. Drive 1,297.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Los Angelescar car 1,297.9 mi
    22h 24m
    $237–343

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RAP - SNA
    6h 2m
    $181–680

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RAP - SMF
    7h 1m
    $123–569

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RAP - SJC
    7h 4m
    $127–571

  9. Bus, train via Seattle

    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 to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $620–1,293

Rapid City to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,106.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Los Angeles Union Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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