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

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

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RAP - ONT
    8h 40m
    $101–439

  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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 24m
    $98–382

  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 Riversidetrain train
    2d 2h
    $1,136–1,766

  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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 7h
    $500–740

  5. Drive  1,267 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Riversidecar car 1,267 mi
    21h 52m
    $232–334

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RAP - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 27m
    $154–649

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RAP - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 54m
    $127–589

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RAP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 26m

Rapid City to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,080.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Magnolia + Beatty via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 7h.

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