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 $300 - $450 and takes 28h 59m.

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 8h 11m and costs $350 - $1,400.

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 Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Rapid City via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 53m.

How far is it from Columbia to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Columbia and Mount Rushmore is 1412 miles. The road distance is 1681.1 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 47h 53m and costs $430 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where does the Columbia to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Columbia to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Mount Rushmore is 1681 miles. It takes approximately 28h 59m to drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 311+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

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

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Fly from Columbia, taxi
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CAE - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 11m
$356–1,396
Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AGS - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h
$256–732
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
47h 53m
$434–726
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station 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
2d 3h
$741–1,383
Drive 1,671.3 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Mount Rushmorecar 1,671.3 mi
28h 59m
$305–441

Columbia (CAE) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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7h 3mAverage Duration

$287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,403.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Mount Rushmore via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 47h 53m.

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