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 - $430 and takes 10h 20m.

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 7h 58m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Modesto 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 37h 28m.

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 which takes 37h 28m and costs $340 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Modesto to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Modesto to Rapid City bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Modesto and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 12:12 PM in Modesto and 1:12 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 58m to drive from Modesto to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 171+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Modesto to Rapid City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Rapid City by bus, subway, 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, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SFO - RAP
10h 20m
$102–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto 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
37h 28m
$341–591
Drive 1,347.5 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Rapid Citycar 1,347.5 mi
22h 58m
$246–356
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SMF - RAP
9h 54m
$148–683
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FAT - RAP
10h 8m
$127–582
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SJC - RAP
10h 35m
$147–671
Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus
2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SCK - RAP
7h 58m
$120–586
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane OAK - RAP
9h 20m
$117–561

Modesto to Rapid City by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

37h 28mAverage Duration

$341Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,214.8 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Rapid City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 37h 28m.

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