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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 25h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 46m and costs $230 - $800.

How far is it from Rochester to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Rochester and Mount Rushmore is 1312 miles. The road distance is 1511.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 54m and costs $400 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rochester to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rochester to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Mount Rushmore is 1512 miles. It takes approximately 25h 42m to drive from Rochester to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 310+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Rochester to Mount Rushmore - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Rochester, taxi
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1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ROC - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 46m
$232–765
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
35h 54m
$407–706
Drive 1,502.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Mount Rushmorecar 1,502.9 mi
25h 42m
$275–397
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BUF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 58m
$235–811

Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 52mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,304 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Mount Rushmore. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Mount Rushmore via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 35h 54m.

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