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How to get fromCalifornia to Mount Rushmoreby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $272–782

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $221–721

  3. Drive 1,290.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmorecar car 1,290.1 mi
    21h 43m
    $236–341

  4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $242–773

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $222–675

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $246–776

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,112.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore in around 21h 43m.

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