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How to get fromSan Jose to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    7h 6m
    $114–488

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    38h 48m
    $322–548

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 1h
    $621–1,202

  4. Drive 1,410.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Rapid Citycar car 1,410.4 mi
    23h 6m
    $258–372

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    8h 28m
    $117–446

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MRY - RAP
    11h
    $164–556

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 56m
    $166–608

San Jose to Rapid City by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration38h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Rapid City via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, and Buffalo in around 38h 48m.

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