There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Riverside by plane, car, train, or bus
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 Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane RAP - ONT
8h 34m$121–519Fly 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 27m$103–392Drive 1,282.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Riversidecar 1,282.2 mi
21h 18m$234–338Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RAP - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 35m$156–643Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RAP - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 2m$147–639Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane RAP - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 25m$142–514
Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Riverside is to fly and train which costs $100 - $400 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Riverside is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $550.
The distance between Rapid City and Riverside is 1087 miles. The road distance is 1289.7 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Rapid City to Riverside, including transfers.
Riverside is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 4:17 AM in Rapid City and 3:17 AM in Riverside.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Riverside is 1290 miles. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Rapid City to Riverside.
There are 221+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Rapid City to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Rapid City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Rapid City to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Rapid City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rapid City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–480
Flights from Rapid City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rapid City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–480
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








