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RAP

Rapid City Regional Airport

Rapid City, United States

Where to start
An airport-authorized taxi or shuttle, or Uber/Lyft/Wridz from the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign

Rapid City Regional Airport is east of downtown Rapid City and the gateway to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. Taxis and rideshare (Uber, Lyft and Wridz) pick up on the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign; authorized shuttles use the median by the purple Shuttle sign. Rideshare drivers are limited, so for Deadwood, Hill City or Custer, book a shuttle in advance.

Ride Options

Taxi

taxi

Direct ride to Rapid City

AvailabilityAirport-authorized providers only
Pickup NoteMedian by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride into Rapid City

AvailabilityLimited driver numbers
Pickup NoteMedian by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

App ride into Rapid City

AvailabilityLimited driver numbers
Pickup NoteMedian by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Wridz

rideshare

Local rideshare app alternative

AvailabilityListed by the airport
Pickup NoteMedian by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Rapid Express Shuttle

shuttle

Authorized shuttle to Rapid City and the Black Hills

AvailabilityAirport-authorized; book ahead for Black Hills towns
Pickup NoteMedian by the purple Shuttle sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Black Hills Black Car

Chauffeur

Pre-booked private car across the Black Hills

AvailabilityAirport-authorized; by reservation
Pickup NoteArrange the meeting point when you book.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Hotel Shuttle

shuttle

Ride to participating Rapid City hotels

AvailabilityOffered by many hotels
Pickup NoteCall your hotel when you land to request pickup.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber, Lyft and Wridz operate at RAP. Meet your driver on the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign; driver numbers are limited.

Taxi

Use airport-authorized taxis only; they pick up on the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.

Shuttle

Authorized shuttles use the median by the purple Shuttle sign: Rapid Express Shuttle, Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle, Apex Transportation, Hot Wheels Transportation Service and Touring in the Black Hills. Advance booking may be required. Many hotels offer airport shuttles.

Transit

No public bus service to the terminal is verified.

Private Transfer

Black Hills Black Car runs authorized pre-booked private transfers.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Taxis and rideshare use the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign.
  • Authorized shuttles use the median by the purple Shuttle sign.
  • Uber, Lyft and Wridz all serve RAP, in limited numbers.
  • Many Rapid City hotels run airport shuttles — call your hotel when you land.
  • Black Hills towns are a long drive; pre-book shuttles to Deadwood, Hill City or Custer.

Tarmyq local tip

Going to the Black Hills towns — Deadwood, Lead, Hill City or Custer? They're up to an hour or more away; book an authorized shuttle before you fly rather than hoping for a rideshare.

Frequently asked questions

Where do taxis and Uber/Lyft pick up at Rapid City Airport?

On the median by the orange Taxi/Rideshare sign. Authorized shuttles use the median by the purple Shuttle sign.

Which ride apps work at Rapid City Airport?

Uber, Lyft and Wridz are all listed by the airport, but driver numbers are limited.

Is there a shuttle from Rapid City Airport to the Black Hills?

Yes. Authorized providers include Rapid Express Shuttle, Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle, Apex Transportation, Hot Wheels Transportation Service and Touring in the Black Hills. Book ahead.

Is there a public bus from Rapid City Airport?

No public bus service to the terminal is verified. Use a taxi, rideshare, shuttle or hotel shuttle.