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2379 km.
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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to Rapid City

Composite routes from San Francisco to Rapid City

Cheapest
22 h 32 min
Car
2379 km.
from $130
Other
8 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1751 km.
from $410.87
41 h 29 min
Bus, Taxi
1750 km.
from $626.41
47 h 46 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
1752 km.
from $572.39
10 h 36 min
Train, Plane
1751 km.
from $587.02

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,148.12
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,403.25

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$829.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$1,275.69
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,020.55
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,211.90

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Gillette to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.72–$89.30

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$121.19–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station) is to drive which costs $260.87 - $391.30 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station)?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station)?

The distance between San Francisco and Rapid City (Station) is 1810 km. The road distance is 2379.2 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 41h 29m and costs $239.13 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station)?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rapid City (Station)?

Rapid City (Station) is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:26 in San Francisco and 10:26 in Rapid City (Station).

Can I drive from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Rapid City (Station) is 2379 km. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from San Francisco to Rapid City (Station).

Where can I stay near Rapid City (Station)?

There are 148+ hotels available in Rapid City (Station). Prices start at $31.73 per night.
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