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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $190 - $650.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Bakersfield and Mount Rushmore is 1079 miles. The road distance is 1313.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore is 1313 miles. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 251+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BFL - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 40m
$199–603
Drive 1,305.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmorecar 1,305.7 mi
22h 6m
$239–345

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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7h 48mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,073 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Mount Rushmore in around 22h 6m.

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