Sioux Falls

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Sioux Falls may be traveled by car, but also has courier and taxi service, as well as trolley service downtown in the summer. There is a municipal bus service, but it shuts down rather early in the evenings. The Sioux Falls Airport (FSD), 2801 N. Jaycee Lane, is the major airport in the area. The Sioux Falls Bus Terminal (SXF), 1500 W Russell St, serves virtually the entire continental North America.

By car

Sioux Falls is at the intersection of two major interstates, I-90 and I-29. Another interstate, I-229, travels from the southwestern part of the city to the northeastern part. This forms a loop around the city.

From Chicago, travel west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is eight hours.

From Denver, travel east on I-76 into Nebraska until the I-80 interchange. Merge east onto I-80. Stay east on I-80 until you reach Omaha. From there, go north on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is nine hours.

From Kansas City, travel north on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is five hours.

From Minneapolis, travel south on I-35, and then west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours. An alternative route would be US Highway 169 southwest of out the western suburbs of Minneapolis. Travel south on Minnesota State Highway 60, just west of Mankato. Travel southwest to Worthington, and travel west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours.

From Fargo, travel south on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours.

From Montana, Wyoming, and Rapid City, Travel east on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time from Rapid City is five hours.

Once in Sioux Falls, the interstate exits are:

• Exit 75/I-29: Intersection with I-229, which runs from the southwest to northeast corner of the city
• Exit 77/I-29: 41st Street, a key area for shopping, restaurants, and hotels
• Exit 78/I-29: Louise Avenue/26th Street, another link to the shopping area around the Empire Mall
• Exit 79/I-29: 12th Street, another major east-west street that leads to the downtown area
• Exit 80/I-29: Madison Street, the exit to reach the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds
• Exit 81/I-29: Russell Street/Maple Street, the Arena/Convention Center/Falls Park exit with numerous hotels
• Exit 82/I-29: Benson Road, exit to new housing development on the northwest side
• Exit 83/I-29: 60th Street North, the airport exit
• Exit 84A/I-29: Intersection with I-90 East
• Exit 84B/I-29: Intersection with I-90 West
• Exit 395/I-90: Marion Road
• Exit 396A/I-90: Intersection with I-29 South
• Exit 396B/I-90: Intersection with I-29 North
• Exit 399/I-90: Cliff Avenue, exit to the airport, as well as Falls Park
• Exit 400/I-90: Intersection with I-229

By bus

Jefferson Lines provides bus service into Sioux Falls from a number of U.S. and Canadian cities, including Dallas, Tulsa, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Billings and Winnipeg. Connections with Greyhound and numerous other bus companies mean Sioux Falls is accessible from anywhere within the continental USA, Canada and Mexico. Fares range from $50-200 round-trip, depending on your point of origination. All buses arrive and depart from the Sioux Falls Bus Depot.

The terminal has been described as one of the nicest in the country - it is clean, comfortable with a TV lounge, internet cafe, souvenir gift store and snack bar.

• Sioux Falls Bus Depot, 1500 W. Russell Street, +1 605-336-0885. It is within walking distance (less than a half-mile) to the Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center and the surrounding hotels.

Onward car transportation from the bus station to all parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota from Sioux Falls by Cross Courier & Dispatch +1-800-940-8185.

By plane

Go Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD also known as Joe Foss Field)

Served by most major U.S. air carriers. Allegiant Air has nonstop service from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Phoenix/Mesa. American Airlines has nonstop service from Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth. Delta has nonstop service from Minneapolis/St. Paul and seasonal nonstop service from Atlanta and Detroit. United Airlines has nonstop service from Chicago and Denver. Frontier Airlines also has nonstop service from Denver. The airport is small, but clean and efficient with most of the services one would expect at a typical North American facility. Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and National all have rental counters in the terminal building.

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Get around

By car

While there is some public transportation in Sioux Falls and taxis are generally available, the easiest way to get around the city is by car. Roads are generally well-maintained (with the occasional summer road construction) and traffic is quite light by typical North American standards, especially considering the exponential growth of the city.

Sioux Falls is at the intersection of I-29 and I-90. Another interstate, I-229, runs from the southwest to northeast corner of the city, meaning that the vast majority of Sioux Falls is accessible via an interstate.

Most of the major attractions, shopping areas, and dining establishments are located near two major east-west roads - 12th Street and 41st Street. Minnesota Avenue also has a large selection of restaurants and shopping places.

By bus

Sioux Falls Metro operates 15 bus routes throughout the city. Fares are $1 for adults with books of 10 available for a 15 percent discount.

Buses generally run every half-hour during the day, but nearly all routes stop running by 7PM and bus service on weekends is very limited.

By ride share

Lyft, ride share service has been available in the Sioux Falls area since 2017. (Uber is not).

By taxi

There are a handful of taxi services that operate in Sioux Falls. Fares are reasonable by U.S. standards:

• Best Taxi - Affordable Airport Taxi, +1 605-496-3751.
• Reliable Taxi Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, +1 605-653-2754.

By trolley

Sioux Falls Transit operates a trolley that operates Monday through Saturday from 10AM-8PM during the summer, and on Saturdays through the fall. The trolley operates through downtown Sioux Falls from Falls Park to the Washington Pavilion.

Go next

Sioux Falls is an ideal launching pad for several day trips.

• The two major state universities in South Dakota. South Dakota State University in Brookings and the University of South Dakota in Vermillion are each within an hour's drive on I-29.
• Just a few miles west of Sioux Falls on I-90, Buffalo Ridge offers a cowboy ghost town experience.
• The town of Mitchell is approximately one hour west of Sioux Falls on I-90, and is home to several attractions including the world-famous Corn Palace.
• The Black Hills are approximately a four-to-five-hour drive west of Sioux Falls, which makes the city a convenient stopping point either going to or coming from that tourist destination.
• Palisades State Park is northeast of Sioux Falls (Exits 406 and 410 off I-90). Buy a day pass into the park and explore the beautiful pink cliffs and rocks. You can even rock climb there if you have your own equipment.