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How to get fromRapid City to Des Moinesby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Des Moines by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RAP - DSM
    5h 23m
    $148–686

  2. Drive 624.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Rapid City to Des Moinescar car 624.6 mi
    9h 20m
    $114–165

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    13h 55m
    $165–230

  4. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 25m
    $175–249

Rapid City to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Des Moines via Albert Lea in around 13h 55m.

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