What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans is to drive which costs $270 - $390 and takes 27h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and New Orleans is 1249 miles. The road distance is 1488.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 39h 40m and costs $410 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Rushmore to New Orleans bus from?

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

Where does the Mount Rushmore to New Orleans bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to New Orleans is 1488 miles. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1192+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Mount Rushmore to New Orleans - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane RAP - MSY
6h 40m
$217–793
Taxi, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane RAP - LFT
3. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
9h 2m
$208–628
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 Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
39h 40m
$414–620
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
41h 40m
$921–1,423
Drive 1,479.8 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to New Orleanscar 1,479.8 mi
27h 13m
$271–391
Taxi, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane RAP - GPT
3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 8m
$238–721

Rapid City (RAP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

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6h 43mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242.2 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to New Orleans Bus Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 39h 40m.

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