Black Hills 1880 Train - Keystone to Hill City South Dakota - One-Way

This One-way vintage Steam Train tour between Keystone to Hill City, SD takes you Over the Hills & Beyond the Imagination! Imagine yourself immersed in the staggering beauty of the Black Hills of Western South Dakota! Imagine you're gliding over the rugged landscape aboard a vintage steam train, like those that helped settle the Great American West!

Located near Mt. Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial, the 1880 Train offers a western experience like no other. Feel the power. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of the whistle as it winds its way through the scenic hills between Hill City and Keystone.

The One-way Train trip takes approximately 1 hour.

Departure Time:

• 8:45 am, 11:15 am, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm- May through early October

You must be at the ticket office where you depart at least 45 minutes before the time of the trip.

Driving Distances within the Black Hills:

• Deadwood-Hill City - 41 Miles
• Deadwood-Keystone - 47 Miles
• Spearfish-Hill City - 59 Miles
• Spearfish-Keystone - 65 Miles
• Rapid City-Hill City - 26 Miles
• Rapid City-Keystone - 22 Miles
• Custer-Hill City - 14 Miles
• Custer-Keystone - 22 Miles
• Hill City-Keystone - 14 Miles

Children ages 3-12 qualify for the child rate. Children under 3 are free (when riding in an adult's lap). Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

Children ages 3-12 qualify for the child rate. Children under 3 are free (when riding in an adult's lap). Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Policy

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

What fun to step back in time and try to imagine traveling on a train and life as our forefathers must have seen it! From our train loving family. - Petersen, WI

The total experience was well worth it. Our narrator did a superb job. - R. Jacobson, Ohio

Thank you for making me feel welcome. - Alicia, Minnetonka, MN

A very enjoyable experience, glad we made it part of our Black Hills vacation. - Rust, Lakewood, CO

The cars are restored BEAUTIFULLY. The steam engines are the best and both our children love them to pieces. - The Donleys, SD

The employees were all professional, friendly, knowledgable, and gracious. They were concerned with our safety and did everything within their power to provice a memorable time for all, from the eldest to the youngest. Thank you to each one. - E. Conn, SD & E. Boelk, WI