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How to get fromCharleston to Mount Vernonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Mount Vernon by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Centralia Amtrak to Mount Vernontaxi taxi
    1h 59m
    $116–168

  2. Drive 105.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Mount Vernoncar car 105.3 mi
    1h 51m
    $20–28

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus bus Chicago / ...
    2h 12m
    $100–212

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  • Distance: 119.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Mount Vernon. However, you can take the taxi to Mattoon Amtrak Station, take the train to Centralia Amtrak, then take the taxi to Mount Vernon. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, take the bus to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon, then take the taxi to Mount Vernon.

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