How far is it from Des Moines to Badlands National Park?

The distance between Des Moines and Badlands National Park is 553 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Badlands National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park without a car is to bus and travel which takes 13h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Badlands National Park?

Badlands National Park is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:23 PM in Des Moines and 1:23 PM in Badlands National Park.

Where can I stay near Badlands National Park?

There are seven+ hotels available in Badlands National Park.

Des Moines to Badlands National Park - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

How to get fromDes Moines to Badlands National Park

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park by plane, unknown, 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 from Des Moines, travel
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
2. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
5h 11m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Wallbus
4. Walk from Wall to Badlands National Parkunknown
13h 25m
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, travel
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FOD - RAP
3. Walk from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Badlands National Parkunknown
8h 2m

Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

92Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park.

Launch map view

Distance: 550.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Badlands National Park, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Badlands National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then travel to Badlands National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Badlands National Park via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Wall in around 13h 25m.

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?

Rome2Rio’s travel guides to the US tell you the best ways to explore the country, from Amtrak to Greyhound to the New York Subway.

Read the travel guide Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?

Need to know: Greyhound

Rome2Rio’s guide on the bus operator has all the information you need

Read the travel guide Need to know: Greyhound

How to get fromDes Moines to Badlands National Parkby plane, unknown, bus, or car

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Badlands National Park by plane, unknown, bus, or car

Fly from Des Moines, travel

Bus, travel

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, travel