What is the cheapest way to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 50m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Hays and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Hays to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Hays and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.

How far is it from Hays to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Hays and Mount Rushmore is 448 miles. The road distance is 519.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 24h 9m and costs $280 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hays to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Hays to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hays station.

Where does the Hays to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Hays to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hays to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Hays to Mount Rushmore is 520 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Hays to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Hays to Mount Rushmore - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hays to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HYS - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
4h 50m
$159–487
Drive 516.9 mi
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1. Drive from Hays to Mount Rushmorecar 516.9 mi
9h 52m
$95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hays to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
24h 9m
$286–433

Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 22mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Hays, KS, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hays to Mount Rushmore via Hays, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 24h 9m.

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