Search Flights from Austin (Austin Bergstrom Intl.) to Rapid City

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Ellsworth Airport

Transportation to Austin (Austin Bergstrom Intl.) Airport from the City Center

There are plenty of transportation options available to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from the city centre. If you prefer public transportation, the journey by bus is extremely economical.

You can reach the airport quickly and comfortably by taking a taxi or using the shuttle services. It is possible to return rental vehicles at the airport. Hiring a limousine is another viable alternative if you prefer a luxurious journey for the return trip. Don’t forget that you may also want to request assistance from your hotel, which may provide airport transportation services.

Taxi

The minimum cost of taking a taxi to the airport in Austin is 13.10 dollars. Most of the taxis accept up to four passengers, including children. You can also pay with your credit card in most taxis. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel to the airport from the city centre.

Shuttle Service

You can reserve a seat with a shuttle service company that has working relations with the airport to secure a comfortable mode of transportation. The fares charged by shuttle service companies are similar to taxi fees.

Limousine

There are many companies involved in the limousine rental industry in the city of Austin. However, you should make a reservation beforehand. You can find the contact details of limousine companies online or ask for assistance from your hotel.

Car Rental

You can reach the airport with your rental car through the Texas State Highway 71 (TX-71E). The journey from the city centre to the airport takes around 15 minutes. You can drop off your rented vehicle at the ‘Car Rental Facility’ area, which is located behind the airport’ car park. You can reach the terminal building by using the pedestrian crossing.

Bus

It will take 30 minutes at most to get to the airport thanks to the Capital Metro buses that depart from the city centre. The airport buses are blue with a large yellow print which reads 'Airport Downtown'. Tickets cost only 1.75 dollars. Don’t forget that you can only pay the bus fare with a pass card or with the exact amount of change. The bus departs every half an hour and drops off passengers almost in front of the terminal entrance. In addition, there is also enough space for your luggage.

Airport Information

Austin-Bergstorm International Airport, located 5 miles southeast of the city centre, is a significantly important airport where at least 150 flights take off to 48 different destinations daily. The airport serves 10 million travellers annually.

A blend of local and international cuisines are available at the airport’s numerous restaurants. You can enjoy live music performances at the airport during the weekdays. It is possible to see many paintings, sculptures and exhibitions that that is a reflection on the airport’s architecture. The Wi-Fi at the airport is free of charge for 90 minutes.

Last Updated: 23 Nov 2016

Transportation to Rapid City City Center from Airport

The distance between Rapid City Regional Airport and the city center is only 6 miles or 9 kilometers. Shuttles that are regularly departing from Rapid City Airport are considered to be one of the ideal means of transportation for passengers traveling to the center time. Unlike many other airports, you cannot always find a taxi in front of the terminal in Rapid City. If you prefer to reach the center of Rapid City by taxi, you should call the taxi by phone after you arrive at the airport and wait for a while in front of the terminal. On the other hand, airport shuttles can be easily preferred with their reasonable prices and continuous departures throughout the day.

Hotel shuttles might be another convenient alternative that you can use after landing at Rapid City Airport. The shuttles of the hotels located in the city center take their passengers from the front of the terminal to the hotel directly. Moreover, these vehicles are usually free. You can contact your hotel in Rapid City Before your journey for more detailed information, and ask for a shuttle to the airport terminal informing the hotel about your landing time.

Airport Shuttle

If you would like to travel to the city center from Rapid City Airport with one of the vehicles of Airport Express Shuttle services, serving in and around the airport, you need to call (605) 399-9999 or (800) 357-9998 beforehand and make a reservation. If you prefer to use RapidShuttle, another company that serves this area, you can contact 605 399 9999 and you can get to one of the shuttles that will help you get to the center quickly from Rapid City Airport. The fares for these services are 25 Dollars for a single passenger, 35 Dollars in total for 2 passengers, 15 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. If you want to take advantage of the airport shuttles with your children, you have to pay 10 Dollars for children under 12. You can get detailed information about the travel fares that change from time to time by contacting the call centers of companies and reserve a seat to reach Rapid City. If you need to travel to places like Elsworth AFB, Hart Ranch or Box Elder, you will have to pay 30 Dollars for an adult single passenger, 40 Dollars for two and 20 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. You must pay 10 Dollars for the children travelling with you in this route.  

Taxi

Although not a preferred alternative, you can travel by taxi from Rapid City Airport to the city center. Unlike many other major airports, you might not find a taxi waiting for you at the airport exit. For this reason, if you want to come to the center by taxi, you may need to call one first and wait for a while. The fact that the airport is located just 9 kilometers from the center makes it affordable to travel to the city from Rapid City Airport by taxi. If you need to get a taxi at night, remember that different rates can be applied and you have to bargain with the drivers over the average fare if you need.

Hotel Shuttle 

As in many parts of the United States, hotel shuttles are a priority choice for airport transfers in Rapid City. Although there are some exceptions, the hotel shuttles usually bring the guests to their hotel. Moreover, the duration of this journey is limited to only a few minutes, except under extraordinary circumstances.

Last Updated: 27 Aug 2017

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For Austin (Austin Bergstrom Intl.)-Rapid City flights, you can use Austin Bergstrom Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Ellsworth Airport, Rapid City Regional Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Austin (Austin Bergstrom Intl.)-Rapid City and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Austin (Austin Bergstrom Intl.)-Rapid City is 1610 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour .

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