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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rapid City via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Iowa to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Iowa and Mount Rushmore is 550 miles. The road distance is 641.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 14h 36m and costs $210 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Iowa to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Iowa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Iowa to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Iowa to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Mount Rushmore is 641 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Iowa to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 285+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Iowa to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Des Moines, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DSM - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 29m
$164–518
Drive 637.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Mount Rushmorecar 637.6 mi
10h 11m
$106–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
14h 36m
$216–315
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, taxi
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SUX - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 39m
$171–530
Fly from Omaha, taxi
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane OMA - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 19m
$153–508
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
19h 5m
$260–360

Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 546.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Mount Rushmore via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 14h 36m.

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