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

The cheapest way to get from Utah to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utah to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 35m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Utah and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Utah to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Downtown Salt Lake and arriving at Rapid City via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

How far is it from Utah to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Utah and Mount Rushmore is 779 miles. The road distance is 630.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utah to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $280 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Utah to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utah to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Utah to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Downtown Salt Lake station.

Where does the Utah to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Utah to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls station.

Can I drive from Utah to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Utah to Mount Rushmore is 631 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Utah to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Utah to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Utah to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from St. George Regional, taxi
best
1. Fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SGU - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 35m
$197–564
Drive 627.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmorecar 627.3 mi
11h 16m
$115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
21h 25m
$280–448
Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 47m
$157–528
Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from St George to Harry Reid Internationalbus
2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAS - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 9m
$178–547
Bus via Cheyenne
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
28h 31m
$348–512

St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 774.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Mount Rushmore via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, Billings, and Rapid City in around 21h 25m.

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