What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 58m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Rapid City?

The distance between Sacramento and Rapid City is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1303.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 33h 58m and costs $300 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Sacramento to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Rapid City bus from?

Sacramento to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sacramento to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 33h 58m.

Where does the Sacramento to Rapid City bus arrive?

Sacramento to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 8:16 AM in Sacramento and 9:16 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Rapid City is 1304 miles. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Sacramento to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Sacramento to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
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1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SMF - RAP
7h 3m
$123–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
33h 58m
$306–509
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
44h 57m
$586–1,069
Drive 1,296 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Rapid Citycar 1,296 mi
21h 6m
$237–342
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SFO - RAP
10h 5m
$138–493
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SJC - RAP
10h 18m
$157–576
Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RNO - RAP
10h 1m
$133–529

Sacramento to Rapid City by bus and foot

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33h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,048.2 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, and Buffalo in around 33h 58m.

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