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

The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Mesa and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Rapid City via Las Cruces, Denver, Cheyenne and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 35m.

How far is it from Mesa to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Mesa and Mount Rushmore is 925 miles. The road distance is 1126.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 43h 35m and costs $470 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Mesa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.

Where does the Mesa to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Mesa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Las Cruces, NM station.

Can I drive from Mesa to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Mount Rushmore is 1127 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Mesa to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 280+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Mesa to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Phoenix, taxi
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHX - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 14m
$147–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h 35m
$472–652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
46h 37m
$913–1,478
Drive 1,120.2 mi
1. Drive from Mesa to Mount Rushmorecar 1,120.2 mi
21h 15m
$205–296
Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 13m
$159–529
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeleybus
3. Take the taxi from Greeley to Cheyennetaxi
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h 51m
$559–764

Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Map of how to get from Mesa to Mount Rushmore.

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Distance: 920.1 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Mount Rushmore via 24th St/Washington, Phoenix, Las Cruces, Denver, Cheyenne, Billings, and Rapid City in around 43h 35m.

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