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How to get fromRapid City to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RAP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 27m
    $143–551

  2. Fly Rapid City to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RAP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 30m
    $125–576

  3. 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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    41h 35m
    $383–602

  4. Drive 1,209.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,209.1 mi
    19h 56m
    $221–319

  5. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GCC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 19m
    $185–607

  6. Fly Rapid City to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane RAP - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    12h 1m
    $149–549

Rapid City to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration41h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Us 50 via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 41h 35m.

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