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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Lincoln is 432 miles. The road distance is 506.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $240 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln, including transfers.

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

Mount Rushmore to Lincoln bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Where does the Mount Rushmore to Lincoln bus arrive?

Mount Rushmore to Lincoln bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Lincoln is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln.

Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lincoln.

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Taxi, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane RAP - LNK
6h 6m
$152–482
Drive 503.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Lincolncar 503.4 mi
9h 41m
$92–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
13h 20m
$241–331
Taxi, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Omaha (OMA)plane RAP - OMA
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
8h 21m
$230–658

Rapid City (RAP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

45Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 13h 20m.

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How to get fromMount Rushmore to Lincolnby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Lincoln by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Taxi, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Drive 503.4 mi

Bus

Taxi, fly to Omaha, bus