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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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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 33m
    $226–725

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RAP - LAX
    7h 25m
    $90–371

  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 Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 54m
    $311–527

  4. Drive 1,325.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Long Beachcar car 1,325.2 mi
    22h 12m
    $242–350

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RAP - BUR
    8h 42m
    $139–627

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RAP - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $123–521

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    37h 23m
    $328–534

  8. Bus, train

    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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    41h 47m
    $508–949

Rapid City to Long Beach by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Long Beach, 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 Long Beach Bus Station via Buffalo, Denver, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 36h 54m.

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