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

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There are 3 ways to get from Denver to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DEN - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $165–480

  2. Drive 370 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Mount Rushmorecar car 370 mi
    6h 34m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Buffalo, WY to Gillettetaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    12h 51m
    $218–321

Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Buffalo, WY, take the taxi to Gillette, take the bus to Rapid City, then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore.

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