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How to get fromSan Diego to Ellsworth Air Force Baseby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Ellsworth Air Force Base by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    4h 57m
    $128–479

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $796–1,578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 11h
    $509–868

  4. Drive 1,382.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Ellsworth Air Force Basecar car 1,382.1 mi
    23h 4m
    $253–365

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 17h
    $768–1,451

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,102.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Ellsworth Air Force Base via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 2d 11h.

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