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

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Joplin to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Joplin and Mount Rushmore is 696 miles. The road distance is 879.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joplin to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $280 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Joplin to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Joplin to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.

Where does the Joplin to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Joplin to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Mount Rushmore is 880 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Joplin to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 251+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Joplin to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane JLN - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 45m
$173–530
Drive 874.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joplin to Mount Rushmorecar 874.4 mi
13h 41m
$160–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
22h 20m
$288–450
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane XNA - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 35m
$268–789
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SGF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 50m
$192–566
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
30h 35m
$319–530

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Joplin to Mount Rushmore via Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 22h 20m.

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