What is the cheapest way to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs $200 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Estes Park and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Estes Park Visitor Center and arriving at Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Estes Park and Mount Rushmore is 412 miles. The road distance is 359.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $330 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Estes Park to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Estes Park to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Estes Park Visitor Center station.

Where does the Estes Park to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Estes Park to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

Can I drive from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Estes Park to Mount Rushmore is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Estes Park to Mount Rushmore - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Shuttle, fly, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
4h 53m
$205–480
Drive 357.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Estes Park to Mount Rushmorecar 357.2 mi
6h 44m
$66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
24h
$335–454
Bus via Casper
1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
3. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 15m
$340–454

Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 409.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Estes Park, CO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Mount Rushmore via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 24h.

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