What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Los Angeles and Mount Rushmore is 1130 miles. The road distance is 1284.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $700 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore is 1285 miles. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 292+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAX - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 44m
$168–518
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BUR - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 41m
$162–504
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 4h
$701–1,358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 7h
$524–788
Drive 1,277.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mount Rushmorecar 1,277.2 mi
21h 58m
$234–337
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ONT - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 14m
$177–548
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SNA - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 21m
$180–563
Train, bus via Seattle
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
2d 13h
$663–1,296

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,123.4 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mount Rushmore via Tulsa, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 2d 7h.

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