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United Airlines
23 Jun, Tue
07:05 AM
Detroit - Rapid City
1 stop
5h 19m
DTW-RAP
United Airlines
9 Jun, Tue
07:47 PM
Detroit - Rapid City
1 stop
5h 29m
DTW-RAP
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Popular Airport Ellsworth Airport
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Approximate Flight Duration 2 hour
Approximate Travel Distance 1021 Miles

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Transportation to Airport from Detroit City Center

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves the city of Detroit, one of the most important automobile manufacturing centers in the United States. Detroit Metro Airport is located 32 km from the city center and is spread out over an expansive area. The airport is also one of the most important transportation centers in the region. There aren’t that many transportation alternatives available to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center. However, public transportation in the city is still an option, especially buses and airport shuttle services. Other methods of transportation you can use to get to the airport from the city center include taxis, luxury transfer vehicles, or rental car.

Detroit Metro Airport is not very close to the city center and therefore taking a taxi to the airport can be an expensive alternative. One of the most convenient means of transportation in the city is by rental car. There are many rental car offices at the airport and in the city center. Rental car companies in the city offer a variety of vehicles. Nevertheless, we would recommend booking a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online before you arrive in the city.

Bus

Just like in other cities in the United States, public transportation is not a very common method of transportation and it is not very well developed in Detroit. The fact that the city is regarded as an ‘automobile haven’ has an impact on the lack of public transportation as well. Nevertheless, there are buses that provide transportation in the city throughout the day. Buses begin operating early in the morning until late at night. Taking the bus to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center takes about 1 hour.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily rent a car from rental car offices located in the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center by car. Rental car companies located in the city include Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Dollar. Renting a car is also a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. If you plan on renting a car in the city then we recommend researching rental car models and prices online and booking your vehicle in advance. This way you can access your rental car upon your arrival in the city without any problems.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis in Detroit are split into two categories. The first is classic taxis, which are more affordable, and the second is the more expensive, luxury sedans. These vehicles are provided by Metro Cars and Metro Cab. The average fare to the airport from the city center using the more affordable option, classic taxis, is about 50 dollars. You can easily find both taxi options in the city. If you are a first-time visitor to the city and do know the average taxi fares you can ask the hotel you are staying at for more information.

Private Transfer

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is by private transfer. Private transfer services are provided by private companies. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport from Detroit city center using private transfer services.

Hotel Shuttles

If you are staying at one of the larger hotels in Detroit then you can use their airport shuttle services. Hotels provide shuttle services either for free or at a slightly more expensive rate than taxis or luxury vehicles. You need to make a reservation in advance to use your hotel’s airport shuttle service. Shuttle services depart from major locations in the city and provide a convenient ride to Detroit Metro Airport. Shuttle services provide direct transportation to the airport terminal in about 35 to 40 minutes.

Car

Driving to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is quite easy, just follow the road signs to the airport. Driving to the airport from the city center is among the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and short-term parking lots. Passengers driving to the airport can leave their cars in the short-term parking lot or the long-term parking lot, which is quite large.

Airport Information

The Detroit Metro Airport serves the city of Detroit, which is considered to be the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The airport is located approximately 32 km from the city center and is, in a sense, the city’s most important gateway to the world. Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. The airport also features many cafes, restaurants, and bars, and a variety of stores for passengers who want to go shopping.

At the North Terminal there is an exchange office where you can take care of your currency transactions as well as ATMs. Stores in this terminal where passengers can go shopping include different options like Duty Free Americas, Everything ASAP, Tech for Takeoff, Detroit Market Place and USA Today Travel Zone. You can find various souvenirs and shop for newspapers and magazines at RELAY, which is also located in the North Terminal.

There are more options at the McNamara Terminal. Stores located in the McNamara Terminal include alternatives such as The Body Shop, Brighton, Be Relax Spa, Desigual, Duty Free Americas, Michigan Store, Pandora, Swarovski, and Running Fit.

McNamara Terminal featuers a rich variety of restaurants and cafes that you can enjoy before your flight or after you land. Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caribou Coffee, Andiamo, Bigalora Cucina, Coffee Beanery, Corridor Kitchen. Ayrıca yine bu terminalde bulunan Mc Donald’s, Pinkberry, Starbucks, Mezza Mediterranean Grille, The Shed, Popeye’s, and Wendy’s.

Terminal offers passengers ATMs and currency exchange services to meet their monatery needs. There are vending machines located throughout the airport.

The airport also offers passengers wireless internet connect to help pass the time as they wait for their flight. Detroit Metro Airport also contains a lost and found where you can inquire about missing items and a large parking lot that offers short-term and long-term parking options for passengers that drive to the airport.

Transportation to Rapid City City Center from Airport

Rapid City Regional 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.

Weather in Rapid City

DayMin - Max
Thursday
cloudyMin 7ºC - Max 20ºC
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rainMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
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cloudyMin 6ºC - Max 24ºC
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cloudyMin 11ºC - Max 30ºC
Monday
cloudyMin 17ºC - Max 33ºC
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