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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Mount Rushmore is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Louisville to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Louisville and Mount Rushmore is 1030 miles. The road distance is 1208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 28h 40m and costs $290 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Louisville to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Louisville to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.

Where does the Louisville to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Louisville to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Louisville to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Mount Rushmore is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Louisville to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Louisville to Mount Rushmore - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from Louisville International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SDF - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 24m
$197–748
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LEX - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 21m
$188–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 40m
$299–486
Drive 1,201.1 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Mount Rushmorecar 1,201.1 mi
19h 50m
$220–317
Bus to Covington, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CVG - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 59m
$217–790
Bus to Indianapolis, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP)plane IND - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 50m
$218–703
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 44m
$341–599
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
30h 30m
$370–677
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
31h 2m
$335–494

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,024.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Mount Rushmore via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 28h 40m.

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