There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore by plane, bus or car
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines and three other airlines fly from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore via Sioux Falls, SD and Rapid City, SD in around 14 h 20 min.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $430
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $430
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 22 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $430

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 19 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $650
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 8 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $650
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 24 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $650

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $440
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 42 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $440
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 44 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $440

- Phone
- 800-451-5333
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City, MO to Sioux Falls, SD
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Schedules at
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City, SD
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Schedules at
- jeffersonlines.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore?
The distance between Kansas City and Mount Rushmore is 910 km. The road distance is 1168 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore?
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11 h 14 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore?
The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore is to fly which takes 6 h 36 min and costs $300 - $430.
How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore?
It takes approximately 6 h 36 min to get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.