What is the cheapest way to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 16m and costs $250 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Arches National Park and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Moab, UT and arriving at Rapid City via Salt Lake City Airport, Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.

How far is it from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Arches National Park and Mount Rushmore is 584 miles. The road distance is 682.6 miles.

How do I travel from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 27h 23m and costs $430 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Moab, UT station.

Where does the Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Salt Lake City Airport, UT station.

Can I drive from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore is 683 miles. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via train

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There are 7 ways to get from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Shuttle to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GJT - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 42m
$382–835
Drive 678.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arches National Park Visitor Center to Mount Rushmorecar 678.6 mi
12h 42m
$124–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moab, UT to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus
2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 23m
$435–671
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moab, UT to Denver Union Stationtrain
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
2d 12h
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Arches National Park to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MTJ - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 53m
$166–490
Fly from Moab, taxi
1. Fly from Moab (CNY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CNY - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 16m
$254–590
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Harmony Transfer Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus
5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
32h 10m
$566–809

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 581.1 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Arches National Park, UT, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Arches National Park to Mount Rushmore via Moab, UT, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, Salt Lake City Airport, Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, Billings, and Rapid City in around 27h 23m.

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