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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $240 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Mount Rushmore is 1028 miles. The road distance is 1079.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 43m and costs $340 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore is 1079 miles. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 290+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore by car, plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 6m
$216–761
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRR - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 19m
$164–539
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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
26h 43m
$344–615
Drive 1,073 mi
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmorecar 1,073 mi
18h 56m
$196–283
Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZO - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 25m
$172–561
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 23m
$194–572
Taxi to Muskegon, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKG - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 18m
$242–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
26h 57m
$312–456
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 10m
$329–479

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,022 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Mount Rushmore via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 26h 57m.

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