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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pierre Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane plane SFO - PIR
    7h 5m
    $132–388

  2. Fly to Rapid City

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    8h 34m
    $111–437

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2d 12h
    $801–1,671

  4. Drive 1,705 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sioux Fallscar car 1,705 mi
    27h 49m
    $312–450

  5. Fly to Sioux Falls

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane SFO - FSD
    7h 56m
    $112–454

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,255.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) 4 times a day.

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