What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $170 - $550.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Santa Barbara is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1369.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara is 1370 miles. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara by taxi, plane, car, bus, or train

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Taxi, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane RAP - SBA
7h 35m
$172–512
Drive 1,361.8 mi
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbaracar 1,361.8 mi
23h 20m
$249–359
Taxi, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane RAP - BFL
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
10h 34m
$254–679
Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
10h 14m
$188–523
Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
9h 55m
$229–759

Rapid City (RAP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,154.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the taxi to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Hollister & La Patera, then take the bus to Carrillo & Bath. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Rushmore to Santa Barbara in around 23h 20m.

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