What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is to taxi and fly which takes 6h and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and St. Louis is 802 miles. The road distance is 975.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $270 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Rushmore to St. Louis bus from?

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

Where does the Mount Rushmore to St. Louis bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to St. Louis is 976 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 528+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Mount Rushmore to St. Louis - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane RAP - STL
6h
$209–743
Drive 970 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to St. Louiscar 970 mi
15h 20m
$177–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
23h 40m
$275–425
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Leabus
3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
27h 53m
$434–770
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
23h 51m
$334–535

Rapid City (RAP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 797.7 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to St Louis Bus Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines in around 23h 40m.

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