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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Sacramento is to fly and BART and train which costs $120 - $450 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Buffalo, WY, Cheyenne and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 48m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Sacramento?

The distance between Rapid City and Sacramento is 1055 miles. The road distance is 1303.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 33h 48m and costs $300 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Rapid City to Sacramento, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 33h 48m.

Where does the Rapid City to Sacramento bus arrive?

Rapid City to Sacramento bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 9:15 AM in Rapid City and 8:15 AM in Sacramento.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Sacramento is 1303 miles. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Rapid City to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 335+ hotels available in Sacramento.

Rapid City to Sacramento - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane RAP - SMF
6h 37m
$133–619
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RAP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
10h 15m
$128–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
33h 48m
$306–507
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
45h 17m
$586–1,067
Drive 1,295.7 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Sacramentocar 1,295.7 mi
21h 4m
$237–342

Rapid City to Sacramento by bus and foot

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33h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,048.7 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Sacramento Bus Station via Buffalo, Buffalo, WY, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 33h 48m.

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