There are 5 ways to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base by plane, bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PIR - RAP
4h 27m$104–420Drive 166.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Basecar 166.9 mi
3h 35m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Pierre to Mobridgebus
- Take the bus from Mobridge to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
21h 58m$272–434Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pierre-PIR to Ellsworth Air Force Base166.9 mi
3h 35mBus, shuttle, taxi
- Take the bus from Pierre to Mobridgebus
- Take the bus from Mobridge to Fort Yates, NDbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Fort Yates to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis
- Take the taxi from Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis to Ellsworth Air Force Basetaxi
10h 34m$147–222
Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Pierre and arriving at Rapid City via Mobridge, Bismarck and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) and Ellsworth Air Force Base is 151 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base without a car is to bus which takes 21h 58m and costs $270 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base, including transfers.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pierre station.
The best way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $440 and takes 21h 58m.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Mobridge station.
Ellsworth Air Force Base is 1h behind Pierre Airport (PIR). It is currently 6:17 PM in Pierre Airport (PIR) and 5:17 PM in Ellsworth Air Force Base.
What companies run services between Pierre Airport (PIR), USA and Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base via Pierre, Mobridge, Bismarck, Billings, and Rapid City in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pierre Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Pierre to Mobridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Mobridge to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Pierre to Mobridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 605-945-2360
- Website
- rcptransit.com
Bus from Mobridge to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- rcptransit.com
- Phone
- +1-701-854-8090
- Website
- sittingbull.edu
Bus from Mobridge to Fort Yates, ND
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
Shuttle from Fort Yates to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Schedules at
- sittingbull.edu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pierre-PIR to Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Ellsworth Air Force Base.
There are 209+ hotels available in Ellsworth Air Force Base.
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