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How to get fromLexington to Mount Rushmoreby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Mount Rushmore by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CVG - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    7h
    $210–717

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SDF - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $209–716

  3. Drive 1,270.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Mount Rushmorecar car 1,270.3 mi
    21h 22m
    $232–335

  4. Fly from Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LEX - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $217–797

  5. Drive to Dayton, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DAY - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $233–785

Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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 drive from Lexington to Mount Rushmore in around 21h 22m.

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