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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

How far is it from Columbia to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Columbia and Mount Rushmore is 716 miles. The road distance is 853.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 18h 59m and costs $270 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Columbia to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Columbia to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.

Where does the Columbia to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Columbia to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Mount Rushmore is 853 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Columbia to Mount Rushmore - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane COU - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 11m
$220–601
Drive 848.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmorecar 848.5 mi
13h 13m
$155–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
18h 59m
$277–399

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 48mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 712.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia to Mount Rushmore via Columbia, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 18h 59m.

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