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Rapid City to Pierre Bus Schedule
Bus from Rapid City to Pierre: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Rapid City to Pierre. Traveling by bus from Rapid City to Pierre usually takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 144 mi (232 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $83.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Rapid City to Pierre?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rapid City to Pierre. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 4h 6m | $85.18 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Rapid City to Pierre from $83. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Rapid City to Pierre and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Pierre. In Rapid City, Jefferson Lines departs to Pierre from 333 6th St . In Pierre, Jefferson Lines arrives at 1600 E Dakota Ave .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Rapid City to Pierre takes 4 hours and 6 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Pierre in 4 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Pierre.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Rapid City to Pierre
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 144 miles from Rapid City to Pierre. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Pierre, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rapid City to Pierre. It leaves the station in Rapid City at 11:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rapid City?
Main departure station: 333 6th St
Most buses depart from the main station in Rapid City.
All bus stations in Rapid City:
333 6th St
Where does the bus arrive in Pierre?
Main arrival station: 1600 E Dakota Ave
All buses from Rapid City arrive at one main station in Pierre.
All bus stations in Pierre:
1600 E Dakota Ave
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