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Transportation Services

South Dakota Area Transportation Services

Transportation plays a crucial role in all of our lives, especially for individuals with disabilities.

The directory published is transportation services available for current and potential users in the Sioux Falls and Rapid City areas. The information in this directory has been supplied by each operator or agency referenced herein and is current as of the date submitted.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Sioux Falls Transportation Services

Rapid City Area Transportation Services

Contact: (605) 582-3553
Website: www.cityofbrandon.org
Purpose of service: Public transportation
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of Service: 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. (When a dispatcher is available, he/she comes in at 7:30 am and leaves at 12:15 pm)

Scheduling Requirements: Rides must be scheduled at least one day in advance. Call for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Adults, teens, children, families, females, males

Cost of Ride: $1.50 per ride each way. No charge for 60 years of age or older. Donations Accepted.

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to Bring PCA: No charge

Cost to Bring One Guest: Normal fare applies unless person has disability, is over 60, or a PCA.

Wait Time Cost: No charge

Service Area: Brandon

Driver Assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available.

Type of Vehicles: Buses

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Call for information.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 336-3230
Website: www.dav.org
Purpose of service: Free transportation for veterans to the local VA Medical Center
Type of service: Veterans’ services

Hours of service: 8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Call for information

Eligibility requirements: Veterans

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls and surrounding communities

Driver assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available

Type of vehicles: Van

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

 

Contact: (605) 336-0885 or 800-451-5333 route/ticket information
Website: www.jeffersonlines.com
Purpose of service: Bus service into and out of Sioux Falls
Type of service: Coach and charter service

Hours of service: 9:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Sunday

Scheduling requirements: Call for information

Eligibility requirements: Open to all

Cost of ride: Call for information

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: Normal fare applies

Cost to bring one guest: Normal fare applies

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Montana, and North Dakota

Driver Assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available.

Type of vehicle: Charter bus

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 332-2777
Website: None
Purpose of service: Provides safe, site-to-site transportation to individuals with associated sponsoring agencies and churches going to specific sponsor activities.
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of service: 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Riders must be associated with sponsoring agencies or churches.

Eligibility requirements: Requests for transportation service must be scheduled by staff of the respective sponsoring agencies or churches. No individual requests are accepted.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: No accepted

Cost to bring PCA: N/A

Cost to bring one guest: N/A

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls city limits

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicle: Sedan

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

 

Contact: (605) 367-7151
Website: www.siouxfalls.org/sam
Purpose of service: Public transportation serving Sioux Falls
Type of service: Public transportation

Hours of service: Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Transit service is available on most routes from 5:45 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and from 7:45 am to 7 pm on Saturday. Service is available weekday evenings until approximately 9 pm on five routes. No service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.

Scheduling requirements: Regularly scheduled bus routes

Eligibility requirements: Open to all

Cost of ride: Adults: $1 per ride, one-day pass $3, seven-day pass $10, monthly pass $12.50. Children 10 years and younger: $0.50 per ride.

SD Medicaid: Limited acceptance

Cost to bring PCA: No charge if customer is authorized through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Cost to bring one guest: Normal fare applies

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Drivers will assist with mobility device securement

Type of vehicle: Bus equipped with ramp or lift

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

Paratransit curb-to-curb service: Available for ADA-eligible trips to individuals who, as a result of a disability, are unable to utilize a regular bus.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: 211 Helpline
Website: None
Purpose of service: Free transportation for parents and child to/from appointments for immunizations
Type of service: Individual service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: Varies. Call for information.

Scheduling requirements: Call for information.

Eligibility requirements: Call for information.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: N/A

Cost to bring one guest: N/A

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicle: Taxi Cab

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 336-9625
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for persons with disabilities
Type of service: Individual service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 Hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred but not required

Eligibility requirements: Must have a disability

Cost of ride: Call for pricing

SD Medicaid: Call for information

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: Yes. Call for information.

Service area: Varies through South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Large van equipped with lift

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Yes

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 809-6387
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for medical appointments, ball games, and concerts
Type of service: Individual transportation service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred, but not required

Eligibility requirements: Must be mobility impaired

Cost of ride: One-way is $20, round-trip is $40

SD Medicaid: Accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: No charge

Service area: Sioux Falls and surrounding communities within an approximate 15-mile radius

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Minivan with ramp

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: A wheelchair can be provided if necessary

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 338-9529
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for persons with disabilities
Type of service: Individual transportation service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred but not required

Eligibility requirements: Open to all persons with disabilities

Cost of ride: One-way is $25.00 plus tax. Round-trip is $45.00 plus tax. Mileage outside of Sioux Falls will be applied.

SD Medicaid: Accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: Yes. Call for information.

Service area: All of South Dakota

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Van equipped with lift or ramp

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Yes, wheelchairs for a cost of $25.00

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 333-3317
Website: www.activegen.org
Purpose of service: Transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping. (Volunteers will shop for the client, if needed.)
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of service: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Seven to ten days’ advance notice

Eligibility requirements: Adults over the age of 60 who meet the WOW annual income guidelines and do not have family in the Sioux Falls area to assist with the services needed. Persons with disabilities are taken on a case-by-case basis. Call for complete eligibility requirements.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicles: Personal vehicles of volunteers

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Contact: (605) 367-7151
Website: www.siouxfalls.org/sam
Purpose of service: Public transportation serving Sioux Falls
Type of service: Public transportation

Hours of service: Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Transit service is available on most routes from 5:45 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and from 7:45 am to 7 pm on Saturday. Service is available weekday evenings until approximately 9 pm on five routes. No service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.

Scheduling requirements: Regularly scheduled bus routes

Eligibility requirements: Open to all

Cost of ride: Adults: $1 per ride, one-day pass $3, seven-day pass $10, monthly pass $12.50. Children 10 years and younger: $0.50 per ride.

SD Medicaid: Limited acceptance

Cost to bring PCA: No charge if customer is authorized through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Cost to bring one guest: Normal fare applies

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Drivers will assist with mobility device securement

Type of vehicle: Bus equipped with ramp or lift

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

Paratransit curb-to-curb service: Available for ADA-eligible trips to individuals who, as a result of a disability, are unable to utilize a regular bus.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Brandon Public Transit

Contact: (605) 582-3553
Website: www.cityofbrandon.org
Purpose of service: Public transportation
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of Service: 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. (When a dispatcher is available, he/she comes in at 7:30 am and leaves at 12:15 pm)

Scheduling Requirements: Rides must be scheduled at least one day in advance. Call for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Adults, teens, children, families, females, males

Cost of Ride: $1.50 per ride each way. No charge for 60 years of age or older. Donations Accepted.

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to Bring PCA: No charge

Cost to Bring One Guest: Normal fare applies unless person has disability, is over 60, or a PCA.

Wait Time Cost: No charge

Service Area: Brandon

Driver Assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available.

Type of Vehicles: Buses

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Call for information.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Contact: (605) 336-3230
Website: www.dav.org
Purpose of service: Free transportation for veterans to the local VA Medical Center
Type of service: Veterans’ services

Hours of service: 8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Call for information

Eligibility requirements: Veterans

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls and surrounding communities

Driver assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available

Type of vehicles: Van

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Jefferson Bus Lines

Contact: (605) 336-0885 or 800-451-5333 route/ticket information
Website: www.jeffersonlines.com
Purpose of service: Bus service into and out of Sioux Falls
Type of service: Coach and charter service

Hours of service: 9:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Sunday

Scheduling requirements: Call for information

Eligibility requirements: Open to all

Cost of ride: Call for information

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: Normal fare applies

Cost to bring one guest: Normal fare applies

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Montana, and North Dakota

Driver Assistance: Assistance getting on and off the vehicle is available.

Type of vehicle: Charter bus

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Project C.A.R.

Contact: (605) 332-2777
Website: None
Purpose of service: Provides safe, site-to-site transportation to individuals with associated sponsoring agencies and churches going to specific sponsor activities.
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of service: 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Riders must be associated with sponsoring agencies or churches.

Eligibility requirements: Requests for transportation service must be scheduled by staff of the respective sponsoring agencies or churches. No individual requests are accepted.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: No accepted

Cost to bring PCA: N/A

Cost to bring one guest: N/A

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls city limits

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicle: Sedan

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Sioux Area Metro (SAM)

Contact: (605) 367-7151
Website: www.siouxfalls.org/sam
Purpose of service: Public transportation serving Sioux Falls
Type of service: Public transportation

Hours of service: Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Transit service is available on most routes from 5:45 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and from 7:45 am to 7 pm on Saturday. Service is available weekday evenings until approximately 9 pm on five routes. No service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.

Scheduling requirements: Regularly scheduled bus routes

Eligibility requirements: Open to all

Cost of ride: Adults: $1 per ride, one-day pass $3, seven-day pass $10, monthly pass $12.50. Children 10 years and younger: $0.50 per ride.

SD Medicaid: Limited acceptance

Cost to bring PCA: No charge if customer is authorized through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Cost to bring one guest: Normal fare applies

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Drivers will assist with mobility device securement

Type of vehicle: Bus equipped with ramp or lift

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

Paratransit curb-to-curb service: Available for ADA-eligible trips to individuals who, as a result of a disability, are unable to utilize a regular bus.

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Sioux Falls Immunization Coalition

Contact: 211 Helpline
Website: None
Purpose of service: Free transportation for parents and child to/from appointments for immunizations
Type of service: Individual service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: Varies. Call for information.

Scheduling requirements: Call for information.

Eligibility requirements: Call for information.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: N/A

Cost to bring one guest: N/A

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicle: Taxi Cab

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Sioux Falls Wheelchair

Contact: (605) 336-9625
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for persons with disabilities
Type of service: Individual service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 Hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred but not required

Eligibility requirements: Must have a disability

Cost of ride: Call for pricing

SD Medicaid: Call for information

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: Yes. Call for information.

Service area: Varies through South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Large van equipped with lift

Wheelchair accessible vehicles: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Yes

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Siouxland Paratransit Services

Contact: (605) 809-6387
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for medical appointments, ball games, and concerts
Type of service: Individual transportation service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred, but not required

Eligibility requirements: Must be mobility impaired

Cost of ride: One-way is $20, round-trip is $40

SD Medicaid: Accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: No charge

Service area: Sioux Falls and surrounding communities within an approximate 15-mile radius

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Minivan with ramp

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: A wheelchair can be provided if necessary

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Wheelchair Express

Contact: (605) 338-9529
Website: N/A
Purpose of service: Transportation for persons with disabilities
Type of service: Individual transportation service directly from origin to destination

Hours of service: 24 hours

Scheduling requirements: Advanced scheduling preferred but not required

Eligibility requirements: Open to all persons with disabilities

Cost of ride: One-way is $25.00 plus tax. Round-trip is $45.00 plus tax. Mileage outside of Sioux Falls will be applied.

SD Medicaid: Accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: Yes. Call for information.

Service area: All of South Dakota

Driver assistance: Available

Type of vehicles: Van equipped with lift or ramp

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: Yes

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: Yes, wheelchairs for a cost of $25.00

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Workers on Wheels (WOW)

Contact: (605) 333-3317
Website: www.activegen.org
Purpose of service: Transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping. (Volunteers will shop for the client, if needed.)
Type of service: Shared ride service

Hours of service: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday

Scheduling requirements: Seven to ten days’ advance notice

Eligibility requirements: Adults over the age of 60 who meet the WOW annual income guidelines and do not have family in the Sioux Falls area to assist with the services needed. Persons with disabilities are taken on a case-by-case basis. Call for complete eligibility requirements.

Cost of ride: No charge

SD Medicaid: Not accepted

Cost to bring PCA: No charge

Cost to bring one guest: No charge

Wait time cost: N/A

Service area: Sioux Falls

Driver assistance: Not available

Type of vehicles: Personal vehicles of volunteers

Wheelchair accessible vehicle: No

Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter, or oxygen tank to passenger: No

*Please note schedules and fares are subject to change.

Chair Lift

Contact: (605) 299-5438

Rapid Cab

Contact: (605) 872-8787
Website: www.rapidcab.taxi

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