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How to get fromBrainerd to Mount Rushmoreby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BRD - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $158–487

  2. Drive 635.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Brainerd to Mount Rushmorecar car 635.2 mi
    10h 46m
    $116–168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    16h 25m
    $234–324

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSP - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $205–565

  5. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    17h 31m
    $257–332

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Mount Rushmore via Minneapolis and Rapid City in around 16h 25m.

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