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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Rapid City is to bus and BART and fly which costs $100 - $450 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $100 - $480.

How far is it from Modesto to Rapid City?

The distance between Modesto and Rapid City is 1222 miles. The road distance is 1355.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Rapid City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 40h 36m and costs $250 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Modesto to Rapid City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Modesto and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 9:37 PM in Modesto and 10:37 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Modesto to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Rapid City is 1355 miles. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from Modesto to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 169+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Modesto to Rapid City - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Rapid City by bus, subway, 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, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)SFO - RAP
9h 57m
$107–443
Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Rapid City (RAP)MCE - RAP
9h 26m
$104–453
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop 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 Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WY
5. Take the taxi from Buffalo, WY to Gillette
6. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid City
40h 36m
$250–459
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop 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
47h 48m
$311–647
Drive 1,347.6 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Rapid City1,347.6 mi
22h 51m
$246–356
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)SMF - RAP
10h 11m
$134–584
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Station
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)SJC - RAP
11h 8m
$117–521
Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stockton
2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Rapid City (RAP)SCK - RAP
9h 22m
$120–515
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rapid City (RAP)OAK - RAP
9h 17m
$107–471

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

88Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Modesto to Rapid City.

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Distance: 1,214.8 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Rapid City. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Daly City, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Buffalo, WY, take the taxi to Gillette, then take the bus to Rapid City.

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