What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via Buffalo, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 22m.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Palm Springs is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 40h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs bus from?

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

Where does the Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs is 1260 miles. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springs by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly
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1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane RAP - PSP
5h 48m
$182–539
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
40h 22m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
44h 12m
Drive 1,252.6 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Palm Springscar 1,252.6 mi
21h 57m
$229–331
Bus via Las Cruces
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus
4. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Blythe McDonaldsbus
5. Take the bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Centerbus 6
41h 59m

Rapid City (RAP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Rapid City, Buffalo, Denver, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 40h 22m.

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