What is the cheapest way to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 5h 49m and costs $140 - $350.

How far is it from La Junta to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between La Junta and Mount Rushmore is 527 miles. The road distance is 462.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 31m and costs $190 - $600.

How long does it take to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from La Junta to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between La Junta to Mount Rushmore is 462 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from La Junta to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 244+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

La Junta to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive, fly to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from La Junta to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
2. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)PUB - CDR
3. Take the bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital
10h 38m
Drive 459.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Junta to Mount Rushmore459.6 mi
9h 48m
$84–122
Drive, bus
1. Drive from La Junta to Pueblo, CO
2. Take the bus from Pueblo, CO to Denver
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
25h 40m
$275–587
Drive, fly to Rapid City, taxi
1. Drive from La Junta to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
2. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Rapid City (RAP)PUB - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmore
5h 49m
$146–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Junta Station to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omaha
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
28h 31m
$197–590

Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Junta to Mount Rushmore.

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Distance: 524.1 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from La Junta to Mount Rushmore. However, you can drive to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) airport, fly to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR), take the taxi to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital, take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital, then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Junta to Mount Rushmore via Pueblo, CO, Denver, Denver, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 25h 40m.

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How to get fromLa Junta to Mount Rushmoreby car, plane, bus, taxi or train

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

Drive, fly to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus

Drive 459.6 mi

Drive, bus

Drive, fly to Rapid City, taxi

Train, bus