What is the cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 8h 50m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between South Lake Tahoe and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Al Tahoe/US 50 and arriving at Rapid City via Stateline Transit Center, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 31m.

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Mount Rushmore is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1193.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 43h 31m and costs $430 - $700.

How long does it take to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore bus from?

South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, depart from Stateline Transit Center station.

Where does the South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, arrive at Douglas County Community/Senior Center station.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 239+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RNO - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 50m
$207–600
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SMF - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 20m
$190–606
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h 31m
$433–678
Drive 1,186.2 mi
1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Rushmorecar 1,186.2 mi
19h 50m
$217–313
Bus, bus to Bishop Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
3. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BIH - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
14h 58m
$214–619

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,004.1 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Al Tahoe/US 50 to Mount Rushmore via Stateline Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 43h 31m.

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