What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 9h 27m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Iowa City and Mount Rushmore is 667 miles. The road distance is 736.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $220 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Mount Rushmore bus from?

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

Where does the Iowa City to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Iowa City to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Mount Rushmore is 736 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 295+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Iowa City to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

How to get fromIowa City to Mount Rushmore

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 56m
Drive 731.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Mount Rushmorecar 731.9 mi
12h 1m
$134–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
17h 20m
$225–340
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MLI - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 27m
$176–544
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
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
10h 2m
$194–558

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore.

Launch map view

Distance: 663.5 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 17h 20m.

Airlines

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.