What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 8h 45m and costs $240 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Rapid City via Des Moines, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Ottumwa and Mount Rushmore is 652 miles. The road distance is 725 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $210 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore is 725 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 291+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Bus to Des Moines, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 45m
$241–878
Drive 720.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Mount Rushmorecar 720.8 mi
11h 51m
$132–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
17h 20m
$219–321
Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MLI - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 35m
$312–763
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BRL - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 41m
$179–565
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
22h 26m
$248–356

Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 647.8 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Mount Rushmore via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 17h 20m.

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