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Popular Airport

George Bush Intercontinental  Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1093 Miles

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 Houston City Center from Airport

George Bush Intercontinental  Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Airport Information

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also referred to as Houston Airport, is located 37 km from downtown Houston. Houston Airport operates passenger services out of 5 terminals that are connected to each other by the TerminaLink train, which is for passengers only, and an underground train, that everyone has access to. Houston Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their basic needs and services that could be considered more unique. The airport contains ATMs, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, currency exchange services, vending machines, a lost and found, mail services, restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. Houston Airport also features shoeshine services and pet relief areas.

Houston Airport aims to provide a relaxing yet fun environment for passengers once they’ve landed or as they wait for their flight. Stores where passengers can go shopping include ATU Duty Free and Dufry Tax & Duty Free stores, Bayou city Travelmart, Americana, Automated Kiosks for Benefit Cosmetics, Best Buy Express, and AT&T, as well as Brooks Brothers, Bluewire, Brookstone, City Point, Corsa Collections, Dylan’s candy Bar, Eddie Bauer, eSavvy, Headphone Hub, Hugo Boss, Johnston & Murphy, and more.

There are also a rich variety of restaurants and cafes offering delicious international cuisine. Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barcuterie, Belgian Beer Café, Blaze Pizza, Bullritos, Café Adobe, Camden food co., Center Bar, Chili’s Too, Dunkin’ Donuts, La Salsa, Le Grand Comptoir, Panda Express, Republic, Starbucks, Subway, Upper Crust, Urban Crave, Wendy’s, and Zori Bistro. 


William P. Hobby Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Weather in Houston

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 21ºC
SaturdayMin 6ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 3ºC - Max 19ºC
MondayMin 16ºC - Max 22ºC
TuesdayMin 18ºC - Max 26ºC

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