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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,403.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$535.79

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,211.90
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,020.55
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$1,275.69

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$446.49
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$12.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.32–$70.16
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$40.82

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Gillette to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.72–$89.30
Bus from Omaha to Sioux
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$102.05
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$165.84

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$121.19–$140.33
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $271.74 - $402.17 and takes 23h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $521.74 - $1304.35 .

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Mount Rushmore is 1911 km. The road distance is 2438.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 45h 28m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore is 2438 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Santa Cruz to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 136+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore. Prices start at $50.40 per night.
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