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 - $460 and takes 10h 11m.

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 10h 10m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Modesto to Rapid City?

The distance between Modesto and Rapid City is 1089 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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m 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 7:21 AM in Modesto and 8:21 AM 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 168+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Rapid City by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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 Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Rapid City (RAP)SCK - RAP
10h 12m
$131–504
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
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
10h 11m
$107–453
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 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 15m
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
$280–1,556
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 10m
$133–583
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
10h 50m
$127–571
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)FAT - RAP
10h 18m
$158–689
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Denver
4. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
5. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
6. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
2d 9h

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

3Weekly Planes

8h 43mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Modesto to Rapid City.

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Distance: 1,083 mi
Duration: 10h 12m

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 Stockton, take the taxi to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 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 Harmony Transfer Centre, walk to Harmony Transfer Center, take the bus to Greeley Evans Regional Transportation Center, take the bus to Buffalo, WY, take the taxi to Gillette, then take the bus to Rapid City.

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