There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Phoenix
best- Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane RAP - PHX
4h 38m$155–504Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus
45h 3m$508–708Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
45h 23m$918–1,483Drive 1,120.7 mi
- Drive from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdalecar 1,120.7 mi
21h 21m$205–296Taxi, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane RAP - AZA
4h 34m$221–670
Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 21h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via Billings, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, El Paso and McDowell Rd & 27th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 3m.
The distance between Mount Rushmore and Scottsdale is 926 miles. The road distance is 1127.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale without a car is to bus which takes 45h 3m and costs $500 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale, including transfers.
Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale is 1127 miles. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Scottsdale.
There are 3236+ hotels available in Scottsdale.
What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via Rapid City, Billings, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, and McDowell Rd & 27th Av in around 45h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- 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 Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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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