What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake County and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Airport and arriving at Rapid City via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

How far is it from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Salt Lake County and Mount Rushmore is 557 miles. The road distance is 621 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 22h 34m and costs $280 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Salt Lake City Airport station.

Where does the Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore is 621 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 290+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmore 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 Rushmoretaxi
6h 5m
$150–491
Drive 617.4 mi
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1. Drive from Salt Lake County to Mount Rushmorecar 617.4 mi
11h 30m
$113–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport 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
22h 34m
$280–456
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
28h 34m
$347–493

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

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Distance: 553.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Salt Lake County, UT, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a train from Murray Central Station to Mount Rushmore via North Temple Station, North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe, Airport Station, Salt Lake City Airport, Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, Billings, and Rapid City in around 22h 34m.

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