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

The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Albuquerque and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Rapid City via 18th St & California St, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

How far is it from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Albuquerque and Mount Rushmore is 691 miles. The road distance is 791.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 29h 40m and costs $410 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.

Where does the Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore is 792 miles. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Albuquerque to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi

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

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Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ABQ - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 44m
$155–546
Drive 787.4 mi
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1. Drive from Albuquerque to Mount Rushmorecar 787.4 mi
14h 16m
$144–208
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
29h 40m
$414–551
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
34h 58m
$479–871
Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SAF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 42m
$216–560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
30h 30m
$389–560

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 686.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Mount Rushmore via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 29h 40m.

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