There are 5 ways to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PIR - RAP
- Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
4h 52m$149–475Drive 197.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmorecar 197.7 mi
4h 13m$37–53Bus
- 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
22h 16m$297–464Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pierre-PIR to Mount Rushmore197.7 mi
4h 13mBus, 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 Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 57m$177–262
Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Pierre and arriving at Rapid City via Mobridge, Bismarck and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
The distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) and Mount Rushmore is 172 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 22h 16m and costs $290 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pierre station.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Mobridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore.
There are 303+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.
What companies run services between Pierre Airport (PIR), USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Mount Rushmore via Pierre, Mobridge, Bismarck, Billings, and Rapid City in around 22h 16m.
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Mobridge to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Pierre to Mobridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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 Mount Rushmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $75–150
City Cab
- Phone
- +1 605-863-1111
- Website
- rapidcitytaxicab.com
Rapid Taxi
- Phone
- +1 605-348-8080
- Website
- rapidtaxirc.com
Tim's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 605-389-7023
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pierre Airport (PIR) and Mount Rushmore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



