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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Chico is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 21h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Chico is to fly and train which takes 9h 32m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Gillette, Buffalo, WY, Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 8m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Chico?

The distance between Rapid City and Chico is 1140 miles. The road distance is 1333 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 37h 8m and costs $340 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Rapid City to Chico, including transfers.

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

Rapid City to Chico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Where does the Rapid City to Chico bus arrive?

Rapid City to Chico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Gillette station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Chico?

Chico is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 2:48 PM in Rapid City and 1:48 PM in Chico.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Chico is 1333 miles. It takes approximately 21h 49m to drive from Rapid City to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.

Rapid City to Chico - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane RAP - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 32m
$160–679
Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane RAP - RDD
2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain
11h 23m
$147–617
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
37h 8m
$343–569
Drive 1,325.3 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Chicocar 1,325.3 mi
21h 49m
$242–350
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane RAP - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
13h 25m
$157–586

Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,133.5 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Chico Bus Station via Gillette, Buffalo, Buffalo, WY, Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 37h 8m.

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