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How to get fromCharleston to Mount Rushmore National Memorialby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Mount Rushmore National Memorial by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CHS - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmore National Memorialtaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $204–652

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 4h
    $738–1,418

  3. Drive 1,780.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Mount Rushmore National Memorialcar car 1,780.1 mi
    30h 46m
    $325–470

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HHH - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmore National Memorialtaxi taxi
    15h 20m
    $214–717

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Mount Rushmore National Memorial via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 2d 4h.

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