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

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $218–681

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $207–577

  3. Drive 1,259 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Mount Rushmorecar car 1,259 mi
    21h 12m
    $230–332

  4. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 37m
    $224–728

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUR - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $226–744

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PSP - RAP
    4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    10h 26m
    $278–881

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the bus to Ontario Amtrak, walk to Holt @ Plum, take the line 61 bus to Ontario Airport @ Terminal 2, walk to Ontario International Airport (ONT) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Mount Rushmore in around 21h 12m.

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