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The fact that the distance between Rapid City center and the airport is 9 kilometers provides an affordable and comfortable travel chance to the passengers regardless of what means of transportation they use.

You can call a taxi to your door wherever you are in the city in minutes and travel to Rapid City Airport with a 15 minute ride with these safe and comfortable vehicles. If you prefer hotel shuttles, you can enjoy a quick travel with this service which is usually offered free or at a convenient cost.  As an alternative, you can book private airport shuttles.

Airport Shuttle

There are several different airport shuttle alternatives carrying passengers to Rapid City Airport. The main factor that determines the fares for these shuttles is the distance from your location to Rapid City Airport. Airport Express Shuttle, which can be reached at phone numbers (605) 399-9999 and (800) 357-9998, is the first alternative to be considered to travel from city center to Rapid City Airport city. RapidShuttle vehicles are ideal for an economical journey, especially with their pre-determined fares.

Passengers travelling alone to the airport from Rapid City's city center will pay 25 dollars, two passengers traveling together will pay a total of 35 dollars, and groups of 3 or more will pay 15 dollars for each passenger.

Those who are planning to travel from the other popular routes in the area such as Hart Ranch, Box Elder, and Elsworth AFB to the airport can travel for 30 dollars for single passenger, 40 dollars for two passengers in total and 20 dollars for each of the three or more passengers regardless of the route.

Those who are considering using shuttles with their young children are expected to pay 10 dollars for children under 12. You will arrive in front of the airport terminal from the center of Rapid City by airport shuttle in approximately 15 minutes, as in the cases of other vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the preferred vehicles for passengers who arrive at the airport from the center of Rapid City, if not in the reverse route. You can pay the fare determined by the taximeter at Rapid City's licensed taxis at the end of the journey after arriving at the terminal. If you are staying at one of the hotels in the city offering free airport shuttle service, do not forget that you can take advantage of it while coming to the Rapid City Airport terminal without paying for a taxi.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in Rapid City center offer their guests free transfer service to the airport. If you are staying in one of these hotels, you can travel to Rapid City Airport with a free shuttle within 10 minutes. You can inform your hotel about your demand about a transfer service before your departure, thus take the shuttle and get off at the entrance of Rapid City Airport terminal without paying any fare.

Airport Information

Rapid City Airport usually serves passengers with regional flights operated from a small terminal. It is possible to travel from the airport to cities such as Las Vegas, Dallas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago and Houston. You can find answers to your questions from the information desk at the airport, which hosts modern airport lounges and panels showing up-to-date information about your flight. You can take advantage of the internet connection served at the terminal, dining and shopping areas, and you can use the roof terrace to spend more relaxed and enjoyable time.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located in very close proximity to the city center, only 5 km away. The airport is the primary commercial airport serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and the largest airport in the state of Arizona. In 2015 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport handled over 44 million passengers. You can easily get to the city center from the airport by taxi or airport shuttle services. For those who prefer public transportation, you can take a bus or tram to the city center from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The city of Phoenix has a very advance public transportation system with over 100 bus routes that operate throughout the city. Many hotels in the city offer their guests airport shuttle services to and from the airport. Renting a car from one of the rental car companies located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is another transportation alternative to get to the city center.

Bus

Taking the bus to the city center from the airport is a very easy transportation alternative. The Valley Metro Bus Route 13 provides transportation to the city center, departing from Terminal 2. Bus Route 1, Route 44 and Route 32 provide transportation to the city, departing at the 44^th Street PHX Sky Train Station. Passengers can access that station, which is only minutes away, by using the PHX Sky Train from the terminals. Bus tickets can be purchased from ticket machines or once you are on the bus. For more information about bus routes please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Rail

Another method of transportation to get to the city center is by rail. The Valley Metro Rail departs from the 44^th St/Washington PHX Sky Train Station. Passengers can get to the 44^th St/Washington stop by using the PHX Sky Train from the airport terminals. For more detailed information about the rail routes and stops please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Taxi

For those who don’t want to take public transportation, the most convenient way to get to the city center is by taxi. Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxis are located outside door #8 at Terminal 2, outside door #7 and door #6 at Terminal 3, and outside door #7 and door #6 at Terminal 4. Taxi fares vary depending on your final destination in the city. You can pay the fare using a credit card in most taxis. For more information on taxi companies and rates please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center. We recommend making a reservation for your rental car vehicle before hand. The Rental Car Center is accessible using the Rental Car Shuttles that depart curbside at the baggage claim level of each terminal. There are 14 rental car companies located at the airport, including Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Payless, Silvercar, and Sixt.

Shuttle Services

SuperShuttle provides convenient shuttle van services between the airport and the city 24 hours a day, every day of the week. From 9 am to 9 pm these shuttle van services run every 15 minutes yet after 9 pm they run less frequently. Shuttle service rates vary depending on your destination in the city but generally range between 12 and 46 USD. You can pay in cash or with a credit card. These shuttle vans are accessible curbside at each terminal.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels located in Phoenix provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance; you will need to make a reservation and provide the hotel with some information at that time. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi.