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How to get fromSan Diego to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Rapid City 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
    5h 53m
    $109–455

  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
    $766–1,538

  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 10h
    $479–819

  4. Drive 1,374.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rapid Citycar car 1,374.5 mi
    22h 55m
    $251–363

  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
    $728–1,410

San Diego to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rapid City, 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 Rapid City via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 2d 10h.

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