1. Sioux Area Metro (SAM) — Sioux Falls
Public bus transit system serving the Sioux Falls metro area with fixed routes and paratransit
605-367-7151 · 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website
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2. Rapid Transit System — Rapid City
Public bus service providing fixed routes across Rapid City
605-394-6631 · 333 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · Mon-Fri 6am-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm · Visit Website
3. River Cities Transit — Pierre
Public transit and demand-response service in Pierre and Fort Pierre
605-945-2360 · Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
4. Aberdeen Ride Line
Public transit bus service providing rides throughout the Aberdeen area
605-626-7015 · Aberdeen, SD 57401 · Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm · Visit Website
5. Watertown Area Transit
Demand-response public transit serving the Watertown community
605-882-6267 · Watertown, SD 57201 · Mon-Fri 7am-5pm · Visit Website
6. Brookings Area Transit Authority (BATA)
Public transit service providing rides in the Brookings area including SDSU campus
605-692-4224 · Brookings, SD 57006 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm
7. Jefferson Lines — Intercity Bus
Intercity bus service connecting South Dakota communities along major corridors
800-451-5333 · Multiple SD stops · Varies by route · Visit Website
8. Prairie Hills Transit — Spearfish/Black Hills
Public transit serving communities in the northern Black Hills including Spearfish and Sturgis
605-642-6668 · Spearfish, SD 57799 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm · Visit Website
9. SD DOT — Rural Transit Programs — Free
State coordination of rural transit services providing transportation access across SD
605-773-3265 · 700 E Broadway Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
10. Amtrak — Free
National passenger rail service with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children.
Nationwide · Online
11. Greyhound — Free
Long-distance intercity bus service across the United States.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. FlixBus / Megabus — Free
Discount intercity bus services with low fares and free WiFi on most routes.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. US Department of Transportation — Free
Federal transportation hub with public transit, rail, and accessibility resources.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. 211 — Transportation Help — Free
Dial 211 for referrals to local transportation assistance, medical rides, and bus pass programs.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
15. Veterans Transportation Service — Free
Free VA transportation to medical appointments for eligible veterans. Contact local VA medical center.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
16. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free
Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients in many states.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
17. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free
Senior driving resources, safety programs, and CarFit assessments.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
18. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center — Free
NADTC — federal resource on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many transportation resources are in South Dakota?
- Women's Corner tracks 18 verified transportation resources for women in South Dakota.
- Are transportation resources in South Dakota free?
- 10 of the 18 listed transportation resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in South Dakota have transportation resources?
- Listings span cities including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Aberdeen, Watertown, Brookings.
- What are some examples of transportation resources in South Dakota?
- Featured entries include Sioux Area Metro (SAM) — Sioux Falls, Rapid Transit System — Rapid City, River Cities Transit — Pierre, Aberdeen Ride Line, Watertown Area Transit.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 9 of 18 South Dakota transportation listings include verified phone numbers.