What is the cheapest way to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 30h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $320 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between East Coast and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from East Coast to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Transportation Center and arriving at Rapid City via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 51m.

How far is it from East Coast to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between East Coast and Mount Rushmore is 1493 miles. The road distance is 1701.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 43h 51m and costs $450 - $700.

How long does it take to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Coast to Mount Rushmore bus from?

East Coast to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Petersburg Transportation Center station.

Where does the East Coast to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

East Coast to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from East Coast to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between East Coast to Mount Rushmore is 1701 miles. It takes approximately 30h 15m to drive from East Coast to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 261+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Richmond International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from East Coast to Richmond-Airport-RICtaxi
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RIC - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 24m
$325–875
Drive 1,691.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Coast to Mount Rushmorecar 1,691.2 mi
30h 15m
$309–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
43h 51m
$453–674
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak 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
44h 40m
$973–1,489
Train to Norfolk International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 54m
$318–813

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

48Weekly Planes

6h 59mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East Coast to Mount Rushmore.

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Distance: 1,484.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between East Coast, VA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from East Coast to Mount Rushmore via Petersburg Transportation Center, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 43h 51m.

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