Rapid City, South Dakota, is part of the Rapid City Metro Area and offers a wide variety of transportation options. The city has two major bus systems operated by Black Hills Transit and Community Ride Transit with routes throughout Rapid City and its surrounding areas. Residents can also access public transportation through Dial-A-Ride, which provides door-to-door non-emergency medical transport for people with disabilities or special needs. There are several taxi companies operating in the area as well. Additionally, the Rapid Ride Electric Shuttle provides free eco-friendly rides around downtown Rapid City every day from May through October. For those who prefer to drive, there are several major roads that offer access to the metro area including Interstate 90 and Highway 789. With so many options available, accessing and getting around Rapid City is an easy task!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rapid City Metro Area takes 18.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rapid City Metro Area get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit