There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
5h 24m$140–639Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FOD - RAP
8h 26m$108–471Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
13h 55m$152–229Drive 614.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Rapid Citycar 614.4 mi
9h 41m$113–162Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
18h 30m$205–290
Des Moines to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rapid City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Des Moines and Rapid City is 528 miles. The road distance is 618 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Des Moines to Rapid City, including transfers.
Des Moines to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 55m.
Des Moines to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 6:23 PM in Des Moines and 5:23 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Rapid City is 618 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Rapid City.
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