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How to get fromEscondido to Mount Rushmoreby bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $180–555

  2. Drive 1,321.6 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Mount Rushmorecar car 1,321.6 mi
    22h 16m
    $242–349

  3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLD - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 47m
    $180–566

  4. Shuttle to Ontario International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ONT - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    $217–640

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,158.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Escondido to Mount Rushmore in around 22h 16m.

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