Sunny's Transportation

Meter starts at the curb outside RAP arrivals

Sunny's Transportation works as a standard taxi service from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), picking up directly outside the single terminal’s baggage claim doors. There’s no train or rideshare lot here, so a cab from the arrivals curb is often the fastest way into Rapid City, Box Elder, or the I-90 hotel strip. Look for marked taxis lined up in front of baggage claim after each bank of flights.

From RAP to downtown Rapid City runs roughly 10–20 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic along SD-44. Sunny’s Transportation charges standard metered taxi rates for the area, so the final fare depends on distance and time, not a flat zone price. If you’re heading farther out toward attractions like Mount Rushmore or the Black Hills, expect the meter to climb quickly with the extra miles.

Flights at RAP start arriving as early as 5:30–6:00 a.m. in peak season, and Sunny’s Transportation typically has cabs staged during the main arrival banks tied to the American, Delta, and United flights. Late-night service can thin out after the last arrivals around 10:00–11:00 p.m., so if you land on the final flight of the day, call ahead from the air or as soon as you deplane to confirm a taxi is on the way.

Inside the terminal, baggage claim and the exit doors sit just a short walk from the single central security checkpoint, so you can be at the curb in under 5 minutes after grabbing your bag. Sunny’s Transportation loads at the same curb as other taxis; there’s no separate stand by airline or zone. If you’re splitting a ride to downtown hotels on St. Joseph Street or near Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, agree on one drop order so you don’t pay extra time on the meter.

One practical tip: before you pull away from RAP, ask the driver for a ballpark fare to your exact address in Rapid City so you can compare against rental car or hotel shuttle options on future trips.