Student rides
South Dakota State University rides home, airport runs & game day
Brookings, South Dakota· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Brookings and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Brookings connects to the relay grid near Sioux Falls, SD (53 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Brookings → Sioux City, IA86 mi · $10–$20
- Brookings → Mankato, MN165 mi · $20–$40
- Brookings → Omaha, NE189 mi · $25–$45
- Brookings → St. Cloud, MN218 mi · $30–$50
- Brookings → Minneapolis, MN230 mi · $30–$55
- Brookings → Grand Island, NE231 mi · $30–$55
- Brookings → Des Moines, IA241 mi · $30–$55
- Brookings → Rochester, MN249 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Brookings
South Dakota State University student travel FAQ
- How do South Dakota State University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Brookings bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Brookings cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.