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How to get fromRiverside to Rapid Cityby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Rapid City by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    7h 30m
    $129–527

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    10h 17m
    $126–514

  3. Drive 1,281.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Rapid Citycar car 1,281.8 mi
    21h 18m
    $234–338

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    9h 7m
    $128–493

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUR - RAP
    9h 29m
    $127–510

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PSP - RAP
    10h 30m
    $144–517

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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) 4 times a day.

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