What is the cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 23m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Clear Lake and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Clear Lake and Mount Rushmore is 529 miles. The road distance is 573.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 16h 3m and costs $240 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.

Where does the Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore is 573 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 290+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Mason City, taxi
best
1. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCW - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 43m
$183–591
Drive 569.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmorecar 569.8 mi
8h 54m
$104–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
16h 3m
$246–343
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FOD - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 21m
$175–556
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 23m
$198–601
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ALO - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 33m
$186–578
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Amesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 34m
$291–893

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Distance: 525.5 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Clear Lake to Mount Rushmore via Clear Lake Jct., Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 16h 3m.

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