PARENTS & FRIENDS
Student Shuttle Service
Dordt provides a scheduled shuttle option to/from the Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Omaha airports at the beginning and end of each semester. This service is provided for a fee. A student must be preregistered and prepaid in order to ride the shuttle.
For shuttle service to or from any of these locations, please complete the online Shuttle Service Form by the deadline. If you have questions, please contact maintenance at (712) 722-6405. Shuttle service for freshmen students begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011.
Students who do not complete the online shuttle form prior to the deadline will be charged an additional late fee of $25 and will be limited to existing spaces available.
The schedule for the 2011-12 shuttles is posted below so flights can be scheduled accordingly.
Transportation is available to/from:
- Sioux City, IA ($30 one way) for students arriving by bus or plane
- Sioux Falls, SD ($30 one way) for students arriving by bus or plane
- Omaha, NE ($60 one way) for students arriving by plane
If problems arise on your return flight, you are responsible for making arrangements to arrive in Sioux Center. Possible information you might need:
- Taxi service:
- options available at the airport
- Hotel options:
- options available at the airport
Note!
- Please see the shuttle schedule below. For August and January it is advised to schedule an early arrival time in order to avoid missing the last departing shuttle if delays occur in your original flight times.
August Shuttle Dates
Important notice regarding Sioux Falls shuttles in August, 2012: The Sioux Falls Airport will be closed August 24, 2012 through August 27, 2012 due to construction. Check http://www.sfairport.com/runway.php for details. Only Omaha and Sioux City shuttles will be available in August.
August shuttle online registration must be completed by Friday, August 17, 2012, in order to make use of the shuttle option.
Freshmen, New Students, and Returning Students:
(*Note: Friday shuttles are for freshmen and new students only. Returning students will not be allowed in college housing until Saturday.)
From Omaha to Sioux Center:
- *Friday, August 24, 2012 – leave Omaha at 7:00 PM ONLY
- Saturday, August 25, 2012 – leave Omaha at 7:00 PM ONLY
- Monday, August 27, 2012 – leave Omaha at 7:00 PM ONLY
From Sioux City to Sioux Center:
- *Friday, August 24, 2012 – leave Sioux City at 6:00 PM
- Saturday, August 25, 2012 – leave Sioux City at 3:00 PM & 10:30 PM
- Monday, August 27, 2012 – leave Sioux City at 3:00 PM & 10:30 PM
December Shuttle Dates
December shuttle online registration must be completed by Thursday, December 13, 2012 in order to make use of the shuttle option.
All Students:
From Sioux Center to Omaha:
- Friday, December 21, 2012 – leave Sioux Center at 7:00 AM ONLY
From Sioux Center to Sioux City:
- Thursday, December 20, 2012 – leave Sioux Center at 8:00 AM & 1:30 PM
- Friday, December 21, 2012 – leave Sioux Center at 5:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
From Sioux Center to Sioux Falls:
- Thursday, December 20, 2012 – leave Sioux Center at 8:00 AM & 1:30 PM
- Friday, December 21, 2012 – leave Sioux Center at 5:00 AM & 12:00 Noon
January Shuttle Dates
January shuttle online registration must be completed by Monday, January 7, 2013 in order to make use of the shuttle option.
All Students:
From Omaha to Sioux Center:
- Monday, January 14, 2013 – leave Omaha at 7:00 PM ONLY
From Sioux City to Sioux Center:
- Monday, January 14, 2013 – leave Sioux City at 3:00 PM and 10:30 PM
From Sioux Falls to Sioux Center:
- Monday, January 14, 2013 – leave Sioux Falls at 3:00 PM and 10:30 PM
May Shuttle Dates
May shuttle online registration must be completed by Thursday, May 2, 2013 in order to make use of the shuttle option.
All Students:
From Sioux Center to Omaha:
- Friday, May 10, 2013 – leave Sioux Center at 7:00 AM ONLY
From Sioux Center to Sioux City:
- Thursday, May 9, 2013 – leave Sioux Center at 12:00 Noon
- Friday, May 10, 2013 – leave Sioux Center at 5:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
From Sioux Center to Sioux Falls:
- Thursday, May 9, 2013 – leave Sioux Center at 12:00 Noon
- Friday, May 10, 2013 – leave Sioux Center at 5:00 AM and 12:00 Noon