Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle

Shuttle runs daily between Rapid City and RAP

Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle runs fixed-route service between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and hotels or addresses in the Rapid City area, so you don’t have to chase a last‑minute rideshare at a small field. It operates every day, timed around scheduled flight arrivals and departures, and you ride in a shared van or shuttle bus instead of a taxi. You book directly with the company, not through the airport.

Pick-up at RAP is outside the main terminal exit, right by the arrivals curb, so you’re rolling your bag maybe 50–100 feet from baggage claim to the shuttle door. For departures, they collect you from your Rapid City hotel or provided address and drop you at the same curb in front of the terminal doors. The driver usually checks your name against a printed or mobile manifest before loading bags.

Pricing is per person and typically cheaper than a taxi running the 10–15 miles between downtown Rapid City and RAP, especially if you’re solo. You pay Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle directly, often by card, and should confirm the exact rate when you reserve since fares can change season by season. Gratuity for the driver is usually extra, not baked into the base fare.

You need a reservation; calling or booking online at least 24 hours before your flight time is the safe move, because same‑day seats can be tight on busy summer weekends and during events in the Black Hills. When you book, you’ll give them your airline, flight number, and scheduled time so they can group pick-ups and returns efficiently.

For departing flights from RAP, aim for a shuttle pick-up that gets you to the terminal about 90 minutes before a domestic departure, since TSA at small airports can back up when two or three banked flights go out. Arrivals are easier: they generally schedule your shuttle 15–30 minutes after your plane’s posted landing time to give you time to deplane and grab bags.

Practical tip: After you land at RAP, switch your phone off airplane mode by the time you reach baggage claim so you can catch any text or call from Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle about your exact curb spot and vehicle description.