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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Rapid City (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Rapid City (Station). However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station)?

The distance between Sacramento and Rapid City (Station) is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1303.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 41h 5m and costs $380 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station)?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 41h 5m.

Where does the Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rapid City (Station)?

Rapid City (Station) is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 3:52 PM in Sacramento and 4:52 PM in Rapid City (Station).

Can I drive from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) is 1303 miles. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station).

Where can I stay near Rapid City (Station)?

There are 171+ hotels available in Rapid City (Station).

Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) 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 48m
$123–518
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 Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
41h 5m
$385–628
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain
2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
42h 48m
$519–980
Drive 1,295.9 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Rapid City (Station)car 1,295.9 mi
21h 5m
$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 52m
$138–492
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
11h 3m
$156–574
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 46m
$133–527

Sacramento to Rapid City (Station) by bus

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41h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,047.9 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 41h 5m.

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