What is the cheapest way to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs $220 - $750.

How far is it from Independence to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Independence and Mount Rushmore is 612 miles. The road distance is 736.2 miles.

How do I travel from Independence to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 20h 22m and costs $270 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Independence to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Mount Rushmore is 736 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Independence to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 257+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Independence to Mount Rushmore - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCI - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 1m
$220–720
Drive 731.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Independence to Mount Rushmorecar 731.9 mi
11h 21m
$134–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
20h 22m
$275–405

Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

95Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to Mount Rushmore via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 20h 22m.

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How to get fromIndependence to Mount Rushmoreby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

Fly, taxi

Drive 731.9 mi

Bus