What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Rapid City is to fly which costs $85 - $410 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Merced to Rapid City?

The distance between Merced and Rapid City is 1088 miles. The road distance is 1332.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Rapid City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 40h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merced to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Merced to Rapid City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Merced and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Merced. It is currently 12:21 PM in Merced and 1:21 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Merced to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Rapid City is 1332 miles. It takes approximately 23h 52m to drive from Merced to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Merced to Rapid City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Rapid City by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)FAT - RAP
9h 38m
$145–674
Fly from Merced Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Rapid City (RAP)MCE - RAP
10h 32m
$86–403
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Harmony Transfer Centre
4. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Center to Greeley Evans Regional Transportation CenterPx
5. Take the bus from Greeley, CO to Buffalo, WY
6. Take the taxi from Buffalo, WY to Gillette
7. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid City
40h 50m
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denver
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WY
4. Take the taxi from Buffalo, WY to Gillette
5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid City
2d
$284–1,557
Drive 1,324.5 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Rapid City1,324.5 mi
23h 52m
$242–350
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)SMF - RAP
10h 45m
$137–584
Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stockton
2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)SJC - RAP
12h 23m
$138–660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denver
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
2d 10h
$323–1,710

Merced to Rapid City by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

2d 10hAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Rapid City.

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Distance: 1,081.3 mi
Duration: 9h 38m

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

Advanced Air, LLC, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Rapid City (RAP) once daily.

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