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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Mount Rushmore is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 6h 52m and costs $220 - $800.

How far is it from Lexington to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Lexington and Mount Rushmore is 1130 miles. The road distance is 1277.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Lexington to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Mount Rushmore is 1278 miles. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Lexington to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Lexington to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Mount Rushmore by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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Drive to Covington, fly, taxi
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CVG - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 52m
$220–767
Fly from Blue Grass Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LEX - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 57m
$177–577
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
32h 26m
$361–626
Drive 1,270.3 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Mount Rushmorecar 1,270.3 mi
21h 22m
$232–335
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SDF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 28m
$209–766
Drive to Dayton, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Lexington to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DAY - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 33m
$198–605
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
32h 32m
$304–493

Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,123.4 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Mount Rushmore. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Mount Rushmore via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 32h 26m.

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