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How to get fromFairbanks to Mount Rushmoreby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Rapid City, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAI - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    12h 11m
    $288–949

  2. Fly to Scottsbluff, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane plane FAI - BFF
    2. Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Mount Rushmorecar car
    16h 28m
    $233–904

  3. Drive  2,848 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Mount Rushmorecar car 2,848 mi
    2d 4h
    $520–751

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane FAI - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    16h 11m
    $318–997

Fairbanks (FAI) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fairbanks to Mount Rushmore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,266.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Mount Rushmore in around 2d 4h.

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