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 9m 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 El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 32m.

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 via Kansas City which takes 45h 32m and costs $430 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 Limousine Express, depart from Phoenix station.

Where does the Mesa to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Mesa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso 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 293+ 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, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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
6h 28m
$147–457
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
45h 32m
$432–617
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
$562–1,128
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 9m
$159–529
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Las Vegas Stripbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
2d
$509–729

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: 6h 28m

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, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 45h 32m.

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