What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Rapid City via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Traverse City and Mount Rushmore is 904 miles. The road distance is 1200.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 53m and costs $370 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Traverse City to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Where does the Traverse City to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Traverse City to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Mount Rushmore is 1200 miles. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Traverse City to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly, taxi
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane TVC - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 5m
$183–571
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
31h 53m
$377–680
Drive 1,193.2 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Mount Rushmorecar 1,193.2 mi
21h 1m
$218–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
32h 5m
$303–489
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
33h 20m
$357–535

Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 898.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Mount Rushmore via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 32h 5m.

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