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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $250 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Rapid City via Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.

How far is it from Carmel to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Carmel and Mount Rushmore is 980 miles. The road distance is 1092.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 4m and costs $420 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Carmel to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Carmel to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the Carmel to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Carmel to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Mount Rushmore is 1093 miles. It takes approximately 18h 12m to drive from Carmel to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Carmel to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Mount Rushmore by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP)plane IND - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 23m
$259–733
Drive 1,086.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Mount Rushmorecar 1,086.5 mi
18h 12m
$199–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 4m
$429–722
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 36m
$307–478
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
30h 25m
$324–481

Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 1mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Mount Rushmore via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 28h 36m.

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