What is the cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 23m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Council Bluffs and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 28th NE and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Council Bluffs and Mount Rushmore is 453 miles. The road distance is 546.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $180 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.

Where does the Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

Can I drive from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore is 547 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 281+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly from Omaha, taxi
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane OMA - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 23m
$173–578
Drive 543.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Mount Rushmorecar 543.6 mi
8h 9m
$100–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 705 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus Jefferson 701 / ...
12h 32m
$186–266
Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LNK - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 41m
$222–735
Bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Citybus
2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SUX - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 14m
$206–566

Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450.1 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 28th NE to Mount Rushmore via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 12h 32m.

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