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Popular Airport

Wilgrove Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2145 Km

Transportation to Airport from Rapid City City Center

Rapid City Regional Airport

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.

Transportation to Charlotte City Center from Airport

Charlotte Douglas Intl. Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the city of Charlotte, in North Carolina. The airport is one of the major gateways to the Caribbean from the United States and American Airlines’ second largest hub. The airport features a variety of services to ensure passengers spend a comfortable time while at the airport and a variety of transportation alternatives for passengers to easily access the city center. Charlotte Douglas International Airport  is located in close proximity to the city center, only 11 km away. There are various transportation alternatives available if you want to get to the city center by road, which include taxis, buses, transfer services, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a comfortable and fast transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various taxi companies that serve the airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the baggage claim level at the exit. Taxis are equipped with a GPS system and credit card payment options. There is an attendant on duty to help passengers from 6:45 am to 12:15 am. Taxi companies that operate from the airport include City Cab, Crown Cab, Green Cab and Yellow Cab. For more information on taxi rates please visit Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s website.

Bus

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is served by CATS’ Sprinter Bus Service. The Sprinter provides transportation from the airport to various parts of Charlotte. Depending on the traffic, the bus takes less than 30 minutes to get to the city center. This bus service runs every 20 minutes during the week from 5:50 am to 7 pm. From 7 pm to midnight the bus runs every 30 minutes. The Sprinter is the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center. The fare is only $2. Passengers can pay in exact change or use a CATS transit pass. For more detailed information please visit Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s website.

Transfer Services

Another way to get to the city center from Charlotte Douglas International Airport is by using transfer services. Various hotels in the city will provide transfer services to the city center, and vice versa. These courtesy vehicles provide a comfortable ride to the city center, enabling you to relax and enjoy the ride. For more information contact your hotel or visit the airport’s website. 

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and an ideal way to get around the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, which is easily accessible from the terminals. Follow the signs to the Level 2 lobby. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Airport Information

Located 11 km from the city center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major airport operating both international and domestic flights.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport consists of one passenger terminal that operates domestic and international flights and offers a wide variety of services. The airport contains a lost and found, mother’s room, ATMs, charging stations, lounges, and countless stores and restaurants aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport also promotes the arts through permanent and rotating exhibits featured throughout the terminal. 

Stores where you can go shopping include Best Buy Express, The Body Shop, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Carolinas News Beat, CNBC Express, CNBC Smartshop, Duty Free Americas, EA Sports, Erwin Pearl, Executive Shoeshine, Heritage Booksellers, Johnston & Murphy, M-A-C, New South Travelmart, News2You, Pandora, PGA Tour Shops, Queen City Gifts, Shades of Time and Taxco Sterlin Co.

Venues where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include 897 Marketplace, A Taste of Carolina, Auntie Anne’s, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Beaudevin, Bojangles’, Brioche Doree, Brookwood Farms, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Charlotte Bristo, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Farmer’s Market, Genghis Grill, Hissho Sushi, Jamba Juice, Papa John’s, Pino Gelato, Red Mango, Starbucks, TCBY, The Local and Wendy’s.

Weather in Charlotte

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 2ºC - Max 9ºC
SaturdayMin 0ºC - Max 8ºC
SundayMin -1ºC - Max 6ºC
MondayMin -1ºC - Max 7ºC

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