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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 29h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 8h 25m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 5m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Manhattan and Mount Rushmore is 1547 miles. The road distance is 1699.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 7m and costs $500 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Manhattan to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where does the Manhattan to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Manhattan to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Mount Rushmore is 1699 miles. It takes approximately 29h 9m to drive from Manhattan to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 293+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Manhattan to Mount Rushmore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly from Laguardia Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LGA - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 26m
$238–852
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane JFK - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 32m
$199–663
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
42h 7m
$533–1,071
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
43h 5m
$402–600
Drive 1,689.2 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Mount Rushmorecar 1,689.2 mi
29h 9m
$309–446
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EWR - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 25m
$220–760
Fly from Westchester County Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HPN - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 23m
$286–1,061
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHL - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 38m
$238–1,395

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,537.7 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Mount Rushmore via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 43h 5m.

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