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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara 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 13m
    $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 Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    47h 11m
    $405–664

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    47h 45m
    $549–1,066

  4. Drive 1,410.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Rapid Citycar car 1,410.8 mi
    23h 9m
    $258–372

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    8h 22m
    $116–456

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MRY - RAP
    10h 55m
    $163–546

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 49m
    $154–605

Santa Clara to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Rapid City via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 47h 11m.

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