What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Pierre?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Pierre is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Pierre?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Pierre is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Pierre?

The distance between Des Moines and Pierre is 402 miles. The road distance is 505.8 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Pierre without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Pierre without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 46m and costs $160 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Pierre?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Des Moines to Pierre, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Pierre?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Pierre is 506 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Des Moines to Pierre.

Where can I stay near Pierre?

There are 17+ hotels available in Pierre.

Des Moines to Pierre - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Pierre by 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane DSM - PIR
6h 5m
$168–745
Drive 502.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Pierrecar 502.9 mi
7h 51m
$92–133
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines 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 46m
$163–423

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

17Weekly Planes

7h 7mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Pierre.

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Distance: 399.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

United Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) twice daily.

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