What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 19h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 46m and costs $430 - $800.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Grand Canyon National Park is 900 miles. The road distance is 1000.1 miles.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park is 1000 miles. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park.

Where can I stay near Grand Canyon National Park?

There are 13+ hotels available in Grand Canyon National Park.

Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park

Q: How do I travel from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 52m and costs $650 - $1,300.

Q: How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park by taxi, plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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Taxi, fly to Flagstaff, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane RAP - FLG
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
10h 5m
$216–615
Drive 994.3 mi
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1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Parkcar 994.3 mi
19h 28m
$182–263
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus
6. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyon National Parkcar
43h 45m
$484–741
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
43h 52m
$672–1,271
Taxi, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane RAP - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle
7h 46m
$434–778

Rapid City (RAP) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 894.7 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Grand Canyon National Park via Rapid City, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Williams in around 43h 45m.

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