What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Mount Vernon?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Mount Vernon?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Ames to Mount Vernon?

The distance between Ames and Mount Vernon is 165 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Mount Vernon without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Mount Vernon without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $170 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Mount Vernon?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Ames to Mount Vernon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Mount Vernon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Mount Vernon is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ames to Mount Vernon.

Where can I stay near Mount Vernon?

There are 38+ hotels available in Mount Vernon.

Ames to Mount Vernon - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Mount Vernon by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
3h 9m
$171–223
Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Mount Vernoncar 117.3 mi
2h 4m
$22–31
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
4h 37m
$201–353

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Mount Vernon. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the taxi to Mount Vernon. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Mount Vernon in around 2h 4m.

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