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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Rapid Cityby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Rapid City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    9h 19m
    $111–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    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
    46h 23m
    $427–658

  3. Drive 1,204.2 mi

    1. Drive from Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Center to Rapid Citycar car 1,204.2 mi
    21h
    $220–318

  4. Bus, bus to Bishop Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Crane Flat Gas Station to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BIH - RAP
    13h 21m
    $153–540

Yosemite National Park to Rapid City by foot and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration46h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Village to Rapid City via Yosemite Village, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 46h 23m.

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