What is the cheapest way to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Vail and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Vail to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Vail and arriving at Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Vail to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Vail and Mount Rushmore is 457 miles. The road distance is 466 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $340 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vail to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Vail to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vail station.

Where does the Vail to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Vail to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

Can I drive from Vail to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Vail to Mount Rushmore is 466 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Vail to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 303+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Vail to Mount Rushmore - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vail to Mount Rushmore by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Shuttle to Denver, fly, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 2m
$164–535
Drive 463.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Vail to Mount Rushmorecar 463.3 mi
8h 13m
$85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vail to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
23h 45m
$340–467
Bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle County Airportbus
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EGE - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 4m
$193–496
Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ASE - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 17m
$144–445

Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

57Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Vail, CO, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Vail to Mount Rushmore via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Rapid City in around 23h 45m.

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