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

The cheapest way to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $360 - $750.

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

The distance between Canyonlands National Park and Mount Rushmore is 622 miles. The road distance is 707.6 miles.

Can I drive from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore is 708 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

Q: How do I travel from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 28h and costs $550 - $850.

Q: How long does it take to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

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Taxi, shuttle to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Canyonlands National Park to Moab, UTtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GJT - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 40m
$579–1,082
Drive 703.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmorecar 703.5 mi
13h 26m
$129–186
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Canyonlands National Park to Moab, UTtaxi
2. Take the bus from Moab, UT to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus
3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
28h
$568–829
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Canyonlands National Park to Moab, UTtaxi
2. Take the train from Moab, UT to Denver Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
2d 12h
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Canyonlands 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 58m
$170–495
Taxi to Moab, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canyonlands National Park to Moab-Airport-CNYtaxi
2. Fly from Moab (CNY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CNY - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 21m
$367–720
Taxi, shuttle, bus
1. Take the taxi from Canyonlands National Park to Moab, UTtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Harmony Transfer Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus
6. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
7. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
33h 8m
$768–1,056

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

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Map of how to get from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore.

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Distance: 618.1 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Canyonlands National Park to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the taxi to Moab, UT, take the shuttle to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Moab, UT, take the bus to Salt Lake City Airport, UT, walk to Salt Lake City Airport, take the bus to Idaho Falls, take the bus to Butte, MT, take the bus to Billings, take the bus to Rapid City, then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore.

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