What is the cheapest way to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 21h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Southern California and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Southern California station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Rapid City via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.

How far is it from Southern California to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Southern California and Mount Rushmore is 1138 miles. The road distance is 1173.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 43h 20m and costs $500 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Southern California to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southern California to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Southern California to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Barstow Station.

Where does the Southern California to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Southern California to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Southern California to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern California to Mount Rushmore is 1173 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Southern California to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Southern California to Mount Rushmore - 8 ways to travel via train, car

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

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Drive, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, taxi
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1. Drive from Southern California to Hwy 62 & Kickapoocar
2. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Palm Springs Airportbus
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
9h 38m
$187–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
43h 20m
$545–821
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Victorville Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
2d 3h
$844–1,526
Drive 1,166.4 mi
1. Drive from Southern California to Mount Rushmorecar 1,166.4 mi
21h 15m
$213–308
Taxi, bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAS - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 13m
$266–625
Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ONT - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 1m
$265–665
Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
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
11h 25m
$260–633
Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
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
13h 10m
$272–692

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,131.5 mi
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Southern California, CA, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Southern California to Mount Rushmore via Barstow Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 43h 20m.

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