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

The cheapest way to get from Pierre to Des Moines is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pierre to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $200 - $900.

How far is it from Pierre to Des Moines?

The distance between Pierre and Des Moines is 402 miles. The road distance is 505.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pierre to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $170 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Pierre to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pierre to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Pierre to Des Moines is 506 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Pierre to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 235+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Pierre to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pierre to Des Moines by 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIR - DSM
6h 31m
$207–895
Drive 503 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pierre to Des Moinescar 503 mi
7h 48m
$92–133
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pierre to Viviantaxi
2. Take the bus from Vivian to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
11h 16m
$174–368
Taxi, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the taxi from Pierre to Viviantaxi
2. Take the bus from Vivian to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
11h 21m
$174–368
Taxi, bus via Des Moines #2
1. Take the taxi from Pierre to Viviantaxi
2. Take the bus from Vivian to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
11h 31m
$167–338

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

22Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pierre to Des Moines.

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Distance: 399.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

United Airlines flies from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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