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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $180 - $600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center and arriving at Rapid City via Main Street Park And Ride, Blythe McDonalds, Las Cruces, NM, Denver and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 33m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Palm Springs and Mount Rushmore is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1259.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 40h 33m and costs .

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

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

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

Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, depart from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, arrive at Main Street Park And Ride station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmore?

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

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 304+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

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

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

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Fly, taxi
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1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PSP - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 5m
$185–553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center to Main Street Park And Ridebus 6
2. Take the bus from Blythe McDonalds to Las Cruces, NMbus La
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus
4. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
40h 33m
Drive 1,252.5 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Mount Rushmorecar 1,252.5 mi
21h 57m
$229–331
Bus via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
41h 32m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
43h 1m

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

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.7 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center to Mount Rushmore via Main Street Park And Ride, Blythe McDonalds, Las Cruces, NM, Denver, Buffalo, and Rapid City in around 40h 33m.

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