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There are many alternative transportation methods to reach Nashville International Airport from the city centre. If you decided to use public transportation, you can use buses to keep transportation costs to a minimum. You can also reach the airport in short time by renting a vehicle, using a taxi, minivan and limousine. Do not forget that some hotels offer airport shuttle services.  

Taxi

In Nashville, taxis have a fixed start fee of 7 dollars and 2.1 dollars is added per mile to the fare. Keep in mind that a taxi fare from the city centre to the airport costs 25 dollars on average. You can reach the airport in approximately 15 minutes.

Car Rental

You can choose from a number of local and international car rental agencies located in the city centre. To reach the airport with your hired vehicle in approximately 15 minutes, drive through Interstate 40 East (I-40 E) and follow the directions. You can return your hired vehicle to the ‘Rental Car Facility’, which is located next to the short-term parking area. You can walk to the terminal building from there within a few minutes.

Bus

You can reach the airport from the city centre with bus route 18. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions. A one-way ticket costs 2.5 dollars.

Shuttle Service

There are many companies that provide shuttle services to the airport. The vehicles that are used to transport passengers vary in size and ‘comfort levels’. Several of these companies provide a door-to-door shuttle service. You can find the contact details of private shuttle service providers, which also pick-up passengers from the outskirts of the city, online. You can ask your hotel to make a reservation on your behalf.

Limousine

Come to an agreement with a limousine company for a luxurious and comfortable trip. Minivans are also an option among the fleet of vehicles limousine companies offer; these are less expensive but very comfortable options.  

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are close to 40 hotels and motels that offer shuttle services to escort their guests to the airport. Do not forget that airport transfer services by hotels can come at a cost, and that you may need to make a reservation in advance.

Airport Information

Nashville International Airport is located 9 miles south-east of the city centre, and is an airport that has embraced all forms of art. The airport, throughout the year, hosts live music events, art exhibitions, and galleries. There are 26 restaurants and bistros and 22 stores inside the airport. You can also take advantage of the free Wi-Fi service. For those on the lookout for comfort and entertainment, there are two lounges, a massage salon, and a hairdresser inside the 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.