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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $95 - $400 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Irvine?

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 Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Rapid City to Irvine?

The distance between Rapid City and Irvine is 1085 miles. The road distance is 1304.3 miles.

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

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 $600 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Rapid City to Irvine, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Irvine?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $750 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Rapid City to Irvine bus arrive?

Rapid City to Irvine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Irvine?

Irvine is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 12:45 AM in Rapid City and 11:45 PM in Irvine.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Irvine is 1304 miles. It takes approximately 22h 25m to drive from Rapid City to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Irvine.

Rapid City to Irvine - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RAP - SNA
5h 55m
$121–615
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RAP - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 43m
$96–400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 4h
$622–1,376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
2d 9h
$474–725
Drive 1,296.7 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Irvinecar 1,296.7 mi
22h 25m
$237–342
Bus, train via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
2d 16h
$598–1,255

Rapid City to Irvine by bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Main-Harvard via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 9h.

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