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 $210 - $320 and takes 22h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Austin History Center Station and arriving at Rapid City via Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.

How far is it from Austin to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Austin and Mount Rushmore is 1048 miles. The road distance is 1192.8 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 31h 58m and costs $410 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 TL Premium, depart from Austin station.

Where does the Austin to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Austin to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by TL Premium, arrive at Omaha station.

Can I drive from Austin to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Mount Rushmore is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 22h 12m to drive from Austin to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

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

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Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AUS - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 40m
$186–647
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRK - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 49m
$177–562
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
31h 58m
$414–497
Drive 1,185.9 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Mount Rushmorecar 1,185.9 mi
22h 12m
$217–313
Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SAT - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 26m
$209–719
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
32h 25m
$341–518

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,041.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin History Center Station to Mount Rushmore via Tech Ridge Bay H, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, 16th & Jackson SE, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 31h 58m.

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