Getting Around Rapid City: Walkability, Public Transit & Biking

Rapid City provides travelers with a walkable downtown area, bustling with restaurants, bars, shops, and cultural attractions like the City of Presidents statues and Art Alley. This makes it easy for travelers to explore on foot, enjoy meals, and run errands. However, beyond downtown, areas are less dense, requiring transportation for further exploration or accessing attractions like Mount Rushmore.

Rapid City's public transit system, RapidRide, consists of six local routes with buses every 35 minutes, centered around the Milo Barber Transportation Center. While fares are affordable, the limited routes and infrequent service make it less ideal for travelers wanting to explore the city flexibly or visit surrounding areas like the Black Hills efficiently.

The city offers a variety of biking options, featuring the scenic Leonard "Swanny" Swanson Memorial Pathway and mountain biking trails at Skyline Wilderness Area. These provide good opportunities for both casual and adventurous bikers. However, outside of these areas, bike infrastructure is less established, making biking feasible but limited for city-wide travel.