There are 5 ways to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City 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
5h 23m$85–396Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid Citycar 174.5 mi
3h 43m$32–46Bus
- 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 40m$242–394Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pierre-PIR to Rapid City174.5 mi
3h 43mBus, 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 Rapid Citytaxi
10h 22m$127–202
Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Pierre and arriving at Rapid City via Mobridge, Bismarck and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) and Rapid City is 151 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City, including transfers.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pierre station.
The best way to get from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 21h 40m.
Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Mobridge station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Pierre Airport (PIR). It is currently 5:15 AM in Pierre Airport (PIR) and 4:15 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Pierre Airport (PIR), USA and Rapid City, 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 Rapid City via Pierre, Mobridge, Bismarck, and Billings in around 21h 40m.
- 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 Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Pierre Airport (PIR) to Rapid City.
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