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How to get fromIrvine to Mount Rushmoreby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $183–586

  2. Drive 1,289.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Mount Rushmorecar car 1,289.9 mi
    21h 45m
    $236–340

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAX - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $186–570

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Mount Rushmore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,099.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Mount Rushmore. However, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP) then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Mount Rushmore in around 21h 45m.

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