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How to get fromModesto to Rapid Cityby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Modesto to Rapid City by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. 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 bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SFO - RAP
    10h 28m
    $119–460

  2. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    9h 54m
    $106–425

  3. Bus via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    43h 15m
    $352–593

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Spokanetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 37m
    $534–1,010

  5. Drive 1,347.5 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Rapid Citycar car 1,347.5 mi
    22h 58m
    $246–356

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 2m
    $128–546

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    10h 45m
    $128–507

  8. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SCK - RAP
    11h 56m
    $161–484

  9. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane OAK - RAP
    9h 14m
    $119–507

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    43h 50m
    $397–643

Modesto to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 43h 15m.

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