What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $150 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Los Angeles is 1130 miles. The road distance is 1285 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles bus from?

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

Where does the Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles is 1285 miles. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3361+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RAP - LAX
6h 19m
$158–473
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 Los Angelestrain
2d 4h
$702–1,441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 7h
$524–790
Drive 1,277.5 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Los Angelescar 1,277.5 mi
21h 58m
$234–337
Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RAP - BUR
7h 1m
$192–650
Taxi, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane RAP - ONT
3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
8h 18m
$186–584
Taxi, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RAP - SNA
9h 43m
$206–708
Bus, train via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
2d 14h
$669–1,320

Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,123.6 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Los Angeles Union Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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