This is a great day trip. I highly recommend it. You see much more than just Mount Rushmore. If you plan several days in the area, take this trip first since the driver pointed out many other places to see. This was a long day, but there were frequent stops (with bathrooms). The bus was very comfortable. Extra details: Check-in was 7:45-8:00 at the building marked Fort Hays Headquarters. You receive a ticket with your bus number and loading time. Breakfast was next door with pancakes, sausage, bacon, and biscuits and gravy - no eggs. Busses began loading at 8:45, one at a time. When your name is called, you get on the bus - no assigned seats. Bus returns at about 5:30. There is a wait until 6:15 before seating for supper.