What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $260 - $1,000.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and St. Louis is 802 miles. The road distance is 975.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $180 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is 976 miles. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 422+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Mount Rushmore to St. Louis - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane RAP - STL
6h 1m
$263–971
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
23h 49m
$175–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
21h 30m
$180–467
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Burnsvillebus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
27h 53m
$218–622
Drive 970 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louiscar 970 mi
15h 23m
$177–256
Taxi, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane RAP - DEC
3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to St. Louiscar
8h 15m
$202–563

Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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6h 4mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis.

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Distance: 797.7 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to St Louis Bus Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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