What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore is to drive which takes 8h 42m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Grand Lake and Mount Rushmore is 452 miles. The road distance is 407.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 6m and costs $340 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore is 408 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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Train, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Granby Amtrak Station to Denvertrain
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 49m
$139–438
Drive 405.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmorecar 405.4 mi
8h 42m
$74–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Granby Amtrak Station to Denvertrain
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
27h 6m
$344–483
Train, bus via Casper
1. Take the train from Granby Amtrak Station to Denvertrain
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
28h 26m
$349–483

Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 449.3 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Lake, CO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Lake to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the bus to Granby Train Depot, walk to Granby Amtrak Station, take the train to Denver, walk to Union Station, take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Square Park to Mount Rushmore via Granby Train Depot, Granby Amtrak Station, Denver, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 27h 6m.

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