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

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 7h 29m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Albert Lea and arriving at Rapid City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Austin to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Austin and Mount Rushmore is 570 miles. The road distance is 558.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $240 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Austin to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Austin to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Mount Rushmore is 559 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Austin to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 310+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore by bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
10h 39m
$246–323
Drive 555.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Mount Rushmorecar 555.4 mi
8h 26m
$102–147
Fly from Rochester, taxi
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RST - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 36m
$145–492
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Austin 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
8h 18m
$184–550
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Austin to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 8m
$255–939
Shuttle, shuttle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sinclair - Austin, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1shuttle
3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 29m
$167–572

Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 566.2 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Austin, 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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