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  • Departure time: April 9 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: April 10 at
    Destination city: Rapid City
    Destination location: 300 6th Street
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 9 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: April 10 at
    Destination city: Rapid City
    Destination location: 300 6th Street
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 9 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: April 11 at
    Destination city: Rapid City
    Destination location: 300 6th Street
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Rapid City
    Destination location: 300 6th Street
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Rapid City
    Destination location: 300 6th Street
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to Rapid City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$184
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:30pm
Distance831 km

Des Moines to Rapid City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Rapid City

  1. What is the travel distance from Des Moines to Rapid City?

    The distance covered from Des Moines to Rapid City is 828 km (513 miles).

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