What is the cheapest way to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Albert Lea and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Albert Lea and arriving at Rapid City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Albert Lea and Mount Rushmore is 552 miles. The road distance is 538.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $180 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Albert Lea station.

Where does the Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rapid City station.

Can I drive from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore is 538 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmore by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
10h 18m
$184–250
Drive 535.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albert Lea to Mount Rushmorecar 535.4 mi
8h 9m
$98–142
Shuttle to Rochester, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Rochester - Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 29m
$160–520
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 53m
$171–564
Bus to Mason City, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCW - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 31m
$199–614
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Albert Lea to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FOD - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 56m
$181–565
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Amesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 34m
$289–850

Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.9 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Albert Lea, MN, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Albert Lea to Rapid City once daily. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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