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

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    9h 22m
    $99–436

  2. Bus via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Merced 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 55m
    $379–583

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chico Amtrak 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
    47h 14m
    $749–1,151

  4. Drive  1,309.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Rapid Citycar car 1,309.3 mi
    24h 37m
    $217–313

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    10h 39m
    $125–481

  6. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    12h 46m
    $130–517

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced 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 to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    44h 40m
    $438–638

Merced to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,082.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Rapid City via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 43h 55m.

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