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 49m.

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 6h 22m and costs $250 - $800.

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 taxi and bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $270 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 49m to drive from Ames to Pierre.

Where can I stay near Pierre?

There are 19+ hotels available in Pierre.

Ames to Pierre - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Pierre by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, 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 to Des Moines, 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
6h 22m
$254–756
Drive 476.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Pierrecar 476.9 mi
7h 49m
$87–126
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vivianbus
5. Take the taxi from Vivian to Pierretaxi
12h 21m
$275–373
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane FOD - PIR
9h 17m
$287–787
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Vivianbus
3. Take the taxi from Vivian to Pierretaxi
15h 1m
$240–328

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

24Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 434.1 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Vivian, then take the taxi to Pierre.

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How to get fromAmes to Pierreby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Pierre by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

Drive 476.9 mi

Taxi, bus

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

Bus, taxi