There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Irvine by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RAP - SNA
5h 51m$131–615Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RAP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 51m$106–420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 4h$662–1,376Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
2d 9h$478–760Drive 1,296.7 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Irvinecar 1,296.7 mi
22h 25m$237–342Bus, train via Seattle
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
2d 16h$628–1,255
Rapid City to Irvine by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $100 - $420 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Main-Harvard via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Rapid City and Irvine is 1085 miles. The road distance is 1304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $650 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Rapid City to Irvine, including transfers.
Rapid City to Irvine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $800 and takes 2 days 9h.
Rapid City to Irvine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Irvine is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 5:54 AM in Rapid City and 4:54 AM in Irvine.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Main-Harvard via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Irvine is 1304 miles. It takes approximately 22h 25m to drive from Rapid City to Irvine.
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