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Arrival day is on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center in Rapid City
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in; 4:45 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Rapid City at DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. Hotel Check-out.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
Airport Shuttle Company - Rapid Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6053999999
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call a week in advance for reservations. The Airport Shuttle Company accepts cash. Credit cards are accepted at the terminal desk only. www.rapidshuttle.com
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
Budget
Car Rentals
Phone: 6053930488
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Unless you require personal transportation during the week, or you plan to extend your visit, we recommend using the Taxi or Airport Shuttle service. All local transportation is provided during the program.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
Alamo / National
Car Rentals
Phone: 6053932664
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Unless you require personal transportation during the week or you plan to extend your visit, we recommend using the Taxi or Airport Shuttle service. All local transportation is provided during the program.
Rapid City Regional Airport
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10.5 miles .
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Shuttle
Hotel Shuttle
Phone: 6053484000
Cost: Please call the hotel directly for current rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
City Cab
Taxi
Phone: 6058631111
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call no earlier than two days ahead for reservations or use their online booking service at rapidcitytaxicab.com/contact. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
Rapid Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 6053488080
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call no earlier than two days ahead for reservations. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Arrival day is on 10/5/2026.
Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center in Rapid City.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in; 4:45 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Rapid City at DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. Hotel Check-out..
There is free parking at the hotel.
Minneapolis
Rapid City is about 700 miles west, southwest of Minneapolis. Follow I-90 to Rapid City.
Denver
The Black Hills are about 400 miles north of Denver in western SD. Driving from Denver there are many routes through Nebraska or Wyoming. If arriving through Wyoming, the best route is north from Lusk on US Highway 85 to US Highway 18 at Mule Creek Junction. Turn right, east, toward Edgemont SD. After 12 miles, turn left on US Highway 89 which will then merge 16 miles later and become US Highway 385 North. Follow 385 north through the towns of Custer and Hill City to US Highway 16. Follow Highway 16 east to 16A and proceed to Rapid City.