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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Mount Vernon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon via Marathon Gas Station - Marion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Mount Vernon?

The distance between Carbondale and Mount Vernon is 84 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Mount Vernon without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 25m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Carbondale to Mount Vernon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Mount Vernon bus from?

Carbondale to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), depart from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak station.

Where does the Carbondale to Mount Vernon bus arrive?

Carbondale to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), arrive at RMTD Park and Ride return station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Mount Vernon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Mount Vernon is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Carbondale to Mount Vernon.

Where can I stay near Mount Vernon?

There are 11+ hotels available in Mount Vernon.

Carbondale to Mount Vernon - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Mount Vernon by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the taxi from Centralia Amtrak to Mount Vernontaxi
1h 25m
$78–112
Drive 55.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Mount Vernoncar 55.8 mi
1h 7m
$11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak to RMTD Park and Ride returnbus
2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus Querétaro / ...
2h 56m
$44–144
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Mount Vernontaxi 55.8 mi
1h 7m
$120–150

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Mount Vernon, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak to Mount Vernon via RMTD Park and Ride return, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, and El Rancherito - Mount Vernon in around 2h 56m.

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