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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RAP - SNA
    6h 1m
    $141–615

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RAP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    8h 58m
    $101–390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    36h 59m
    $308–534

  4. Drive 1,311.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Irvinecar car 1,311.9 mi
    21h 51m
    $240–346

  5. Bus via Artic - Dock 4

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    37h 33m
    $333–544

Rapid City to Irvine by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration36h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,078.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

United Airlines, American 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 Campus-University Center via Buffalo, Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 36h 59m.

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