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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RAP - SFO
    7h 1m
    $100–387

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 25m
    $405–653

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train
    46h 10m
    $553–1,037

  4. Drive 1,382.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to San Franciscocar car 1,382.1 mi
    22h 37m
    $253–365

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RAP - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h
    $133–580

Rapid City to San Francisco by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to San Francisco Bus Station via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 44h 25m.

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