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

The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ankeny and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Ankeny and Mount Rushmore is 558 miles. The road distance is 634.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 14h 42m and costs $220 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Ankeny to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Ankeny to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Ankeny to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Mount Rushmore is 634 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 298+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Ankeny to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly from Des Moines, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 16m
$207–784
Drive 630.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ankeny to Mount Rushmorecar 630.4 mi
10h 12m
$116–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
14h 42m
$223–328
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Ankeny 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 16m
$175–547
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
2. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
20h 30m
$377–734

Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

87Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.2 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Mount Rushmore via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 14h 42m.

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