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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Rapid City via Market + University, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Riverside to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Riverside and Mount Rushmore is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1253.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $700 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.

Where does the Riverside to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Riverside to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Mount Rushmore is 1253 miles. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Riverside to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Riverside to Mount Rushmore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Ontario International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ONT - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 3m
$178–555
Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SNA - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 46m
$174–563
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 2h
$703–1,361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 9h
$491–825
Drive 1,246.1 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Mount Rushmorecar 1,246.1 mi
21h 26m
$228–329
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAX - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 37m
$182–552
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BUR - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 8m
$176–539
Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PSP - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h 27m
$206–616

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,092.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Mount Rushmore via University + Market, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 2d 9h.

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