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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Bend is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Bend is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Bend?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Bend is 950 miles. The road distance is 1148.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Bend without a car is to bus which takes 31h 35m and costs $230 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Mount Rushmore to Bend, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Bend is 1148 miles. It takes approximately 23h 48m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Bend.

Where can I stay near Bend?

There are 934+ hotels available in Bend.

Mount Rushmore to Bend - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Bend by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

Taxi to Rapid City, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)RAP - RDM
7h 28m
$211–677
Drive to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)GCC - RDM
11h 32m
$136–595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billings
3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokane
4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
6. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Station
31h 35m
$234–612
Drive 1,141.4 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Bend1,141.4 mi
23h 48m
$209–301
Taxi to Rapid City, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)RAP - EUG
3. Take the bus from University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Center to Bend Hawthorne Station
10h 15m
$287–908
Taxi to Rapid City, fly to Portland International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)RAP - PDX
3. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Hawthorne Station, Bend
11h 1m
$298–830
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billings
3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokane
4. Take the train from Spokane to Portland
5. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Station
31h 43m
$256–782

Rapid City (RAP) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) flights

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5h 23mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 944.5 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Bend Hawthorne Station via Rapid City, Gillette, Billings, Spokane Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Union Station in around 31h 35m.

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