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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RAP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 42m
    $115–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    39h 29m
    $373–549

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    5. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    2d
    $567–1,018

  4. Drive  1,165.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Carson Citycar car 1,165.4 mi
    19h 50m
    $213–308

  5. Fly Rapid City to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane RAP - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    11h 32m
    $148–548

  6. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GCC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    11h 8m
    $157–631

Rapid City to Carson City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration39h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 39h 29m.

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