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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Rapid Cityby unknown, ferry, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City by unknown, ferry, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    8h 48m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 43m

  3. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    9h 46m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,135 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 46h 43m.

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