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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    7h 49m
    $111–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    44h 35m
    $399–655

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 44m
    $548–1,044

  4. Drive 1,381.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Rapid Citycar car 1,381.9 mi
    22h 37m
    $253–365

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    8h 35m
    $123–500

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 49m
    $152–581

San Francisco to Rapid City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration44h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Rapid City via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 44h 35m.

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