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

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

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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 32m
    $216–725

  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 18m
    $90–391

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 5h
    $648–1,368

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 8h
    $471–719

  5. Drive  1,310 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Long Beachcar car 1,310 mi
    22h 46m
    $240–346

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RAP - BUR
    8h 42m
    $129–577

  7. 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 59m
    $123–511

  8. Bus, train via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $612–1,245

Rapid City to Long Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to 1st & Shelter E S via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 2d 8h.

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