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 $110 - $550 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Rapid City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.

How far is it from Merced to Rapid City?

The distance between Merced and Rapid City is 1089 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 which takes 38h 38m and costs $330 - $600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Merced to Rapid City bus from?

Merced to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Merced to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Merced to Rapid City is to bus which takes 38h 38m and costs $330 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Merced to Rapid City bus arrive?

Merced to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Merced and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Merced. It is currently 6:33 PM in Merced and 7:33 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 24h 2m to drive from Merced to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 202+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Merced to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Rapid City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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 to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FAT - RAP
9h 9m
$138–636
Fly from Merced Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCE - RAP
8h 7m
$112–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
6. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
38h 38m
$334–575
Drive 1,324.5 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Rapid Citycar 1,324.5 mi
24h 2m
$242–350
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SMF - RAP
11h 4m
$174–708
Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SJC - RAP
12h 7m
$203–772
Bus, bus to Bishop Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
4. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BIH - RAP
16h 35m
$190–572

Merced to Rapid City by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

38h 38mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Rapid City.

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Distance: 1,082.3 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Rapid City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 38h 38m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a week.

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