There are 7 ways to get from Durango to South Dakota by shuttle, plane, bus, train, 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, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane DRO - PIR
7h 40m$352–666Drive to Cortez, fly to Rapid City
cheapest- Drive from Durango to Cortez (CEZ)car
- Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CEZ - RAP
7h 12m$85–398Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durango to Bernalillobus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
34h 58m$410–819Drive 949.7 mi
- Drive from Durango to Sioux Fallscar 949.7 mi
16h 53m$174–251Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane DRO - ATY
8h 7m$355–693Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Rapid City
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DRO - RAP
9h 30m$341–645Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Sioux Falls
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane DRO - FSD
9h 9m$347–672
Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durango to South Dakota is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Durango to South Dakota is to drive and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $85 - $400.
The distance between Durango and South Dakota is 709 miles. The road distance is 955.2 miles.
The best way to get from Durango to South Dakota without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 58m and costs $410 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Durango to South Dakota, including transfers.
South Dakota is 1h ahead of Durango. It is currently 12:20 AM in Durango and 1:20 AM in South Dakota.
Yes, the driving distance between Durango to South Dakota is 955 miles. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Durango to South Dakota.
There are 78+ hotels available in South Dakota.
What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and South Dakota, USA?
There is no direct connection from Durango to South Dakota. However, you can take the shuttle to Purgatory Resort, take the shuttle to Durango La Plata County Airport, walk to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR), then take the taxi to Pierre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durango to Sioux Falls via Bernalillo, Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 34h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Sioux Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Cortez to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Rapid City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Sioux Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Sioux Falls via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (970) 426 - 7282
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durango to Bernalillo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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