What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to South Dakota?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to South Dakota is to fly which costs $120 - $380 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to South Dakota?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to South Dakota is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $100 - $460.

How far is it from San Diego to South Dakota?

The distance between San Diego and South Dakota is 1223 miles. The road distance is 1699.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to South Dakota without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to South Dakota without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $650 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to South Dakota?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from San Diego to South Dakota, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Diego and South Dakota?

South Dakota is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 1:52 PM in San Diego and 3:52 PM in South Dakota.

Can I drive from San Diego to South Dakota?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to South Dakota is 1700 miles. It takes approximately 27h 12m to drive from San Diego to South Dakota.

Where can I stay near South Dakota?

There are 80+ hotels available in South Dakota.

San Diego to South Dakota - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Pierre Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane SAN - PIR
5h 8m
$108–455
Fly to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SAN - RAP
6h 38m
$103–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
2d
$690–1,424
Drive 1,690 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Sioux Fallscar 1,690 mi
27h 12m
$309–446
Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane SAN - ATY
5h 27m
$131–388
Fly to Sioux Falls
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane SAN - FSD
6h 32m
$122–375

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 39mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and South Dakota, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromSan Diego to South Dakotaby plane, train, bus, or car

There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

Fly to Pierre Municipal Airport

Fly to Rapid City

Train, bus

Drive 1,690 mi

Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport

Fly to Sioux Falls