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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $230 - $700.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Mapleton is 564 miles. The road distance is 659.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 21h 15m and costs $270 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Mapleton is 659 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton.

Where can I stay near Mapleton?

There are 64+ hotels available in Mapleton.

Mount Rushmore to Mapleton - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.

Taxi, fly to Provo
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid City (RAP)
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Provo (PVU)RAP - PVU
5h 48m
$230–663
Drive 655.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton655.3 mi
11h 56m
$120–173
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WY
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
5. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Station750
21h 15m
$275–448
Bus, taxi, train via Denver
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stop to Cheyenne, WY
5. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
6. Take the train from Denver to Salt Lake City
7. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Station750
30h 49m
$370–598
Taxi, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid City (RAP)
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)RAP - SLC
3. Take the train from North Temple Station to Provo Central Station
7h 20m
$225–710

Rapid City (RAP) to Provo (PVU) flights

16Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.3 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Mapleton, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Rushmore to Mapleton. However, you can take the taxi to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to Provo (PVU), then take the taxi to Mapleton. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rapid City, take the bus to Gillette, take the taxi to Buffalo, WY, take the bus to Cheyenne, WY, take the bus to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Salt Lake Central Station, take the train to Provo Central Station, then take the taxi to Mapleton.

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