There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ONT - RAP
7h 32m$114–476Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SNA - RAP
10h 17m$110–484Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 2h$653–1,301Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 9h$436–745Drive 1,266.6 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Rapid Citycar 1,266.6 mi
21h 53m$232–334Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAX - RAP
9h 8m$118–473Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BUR - RAP
9h 39m$112–460Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PSP - RAP
10h 58m$142–537
Riverside to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Rapid City is to train and fly which costs $110 - $460 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Rapid City via Market + University, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Riverside and Rapid City is 1077 miles. The road distance is 1274 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Riverside to Rapid City, including transfers.
Riverside to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 9h.
Riverside to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 5:45 PM in Riverside and 6:45 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Rapid City via University + Market, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Rapid City is 1274 miles. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Riverside to Rapid City.
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