What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Pierre?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Pierre is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Pierre?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Pierre is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $230 - $950.

How far is it from Ames to Pierre?

The distance between Ames and Pierre is 437 miles. The road distance is 479.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Pierre without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Pierre without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 1m and costs $160 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Pierre?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Ames to Pierre, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Pierre?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Pierre is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Ames to Pierre.

Where can I stay near Pierre?

There are 49+ hotels available in Pierre.

Ames to Pierre - 3 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Pierre by shuttle, plane, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane DSM - PIR
7h 37m
$232–914
Drive 476.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Pierrecar 476.9 mi
7h 50m
$87–126
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Burnsvillebus
2. Take the bus from Burnsville to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vivianbus
4. Take the taxi from Vivian to Pierretaxi
14h 1m
$160–415

Des Moines (DSM) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 7mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 434.1 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Pierre, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Pierre. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR), then take the taxi to Pierre. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burnsville, take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Vivian, then take the taxi to Pierre.

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