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

The cheapest way to get from Marion to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marion to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 59m and costs $230 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Marion and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Marion to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Cedar Rapids and arriving at Rapid City via Des Moines, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Marion to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Marion and Mount Rushmore is 640 miles. The road distance is 708.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Marion to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 17h 54m and costs $230 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Marion to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Marion to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cedar Rapids station.

Where does the Marion to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Marion to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Marion to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Marion to Mount Rushmore is 709 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Marion to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 303+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Marion to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Marion to Mount Rushmore by car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Drive from Marion to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ALO - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 16m
$181–561
Drive 704.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Marion to Mount Rushmorecar 704.4 mi
11h 33m
$129–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
17h 54m
$232–352
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 59m
$230–900
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MLI - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 16m
$189–565

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

18Weekly Planes

8h 10mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.8 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Marion, IA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Marion to Mount Rushmore via Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 17h 54m.

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