What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. However, there are services departing from Downtown Salt Lake and arriving at Rapid City via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

How far is it from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 549 miles. The road distance is 632.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial bus from?

Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Downtown Salt Lake station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 632 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Q: How do I travel from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial without a car is to bus which takes 21h 24m and costs $280 - $450.

Q: How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorial by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmore National Memorialtaxi
5h 46m
$157–523
Drive 628.7 mi
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1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Mount Rushmore National Memorialcar 628.7 mi
11h 20m
$115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
21h 24m
$280–448
Bus via Cheyenne
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 24m
$346–504

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Mount Rushmore National Memorial via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, Billings, and Rapid City in around 21h 24m.

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