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How to get fromRapid City to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RAP - SAN
    5h 56m
    $121–565

  2. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 6h
    $766–1,536

  3. 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 10h
    $498–835

  4. Drive 1,375.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to San Diegocar car 1,375.6 mi
    22h 53m
    $251–363

  5. 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
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 18h
    $730–1,403

Rapid City to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to San Diego via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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