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How to get fromRapid City to Yosemite National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Yosemite National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane RAP - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    9h 56m
    $121–475

  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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    45h 56m
    $432–660

  3. Drive 1,203.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 1,203.9 mi
    21h
    $220–318

  4. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane RAP - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus bus
    11h 38m
    $141–525

Rapid City to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration45h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Curry Village via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Curry Village in around 45h 56m.

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