There are 6 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Olympia by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RAP - SEA
8h 14m$183–589Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus
26h 20m$319–465Drive 1,199.2 mi
- Drive from Mount Rushmore to Olympiacar 1,199.2 mi
19h 16m$219–317Taxi, fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RAP - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
9h 57m$195–603Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
29h 8m$323–526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
29h 53m$358–576
Rapid City (RAP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Olympia is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Olympia is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Olympia via Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
The distance between Mount Rushmore and Olympia is 1043 miles. The road distance is 1206.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 26h 20m and costs $310 - $470.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Mount Rushmore to Olympia, including transfers.
Mount Rushmore to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
Mount Rushmore to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Olympia is 1206 miles. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Olympia.
There are 82+ hotels available in Olympia.
What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Olympia via Rapid City, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 26h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Rapid City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Rapid City to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
City Cab
- Phone
- +1 605-863-1111
- Website
- rapidcitytaxicab.com
Rapid Taxi
- Phone
- +1 605-348-8080
- Website
- rapidtaxirc.com
Tim's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 605-389-7023
City Cab
- Phone
- +1 605-863-1111
- Website
- rapidcitytaxicab.com
Rapid Taxi
- Phone
- +1 605-348-8080
- Website
- rapidtaxirc.com
Tim's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 605-389-7023
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