There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DFW - CID
4h 43m$138–478Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
20h 25m$213–368Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
28h$428–814Drive 807.2 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Mount Vernoncar 807.2 mi
13h 51m$148–213Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
26h 11m$271–469
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at Iowa City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Dallas and Mount Vernon is 731 miles. The road distance is 811.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 20h 25m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Dallas to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Mount Vernon is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 20h 25m.
Dallas to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Mount Vernon is 812 miles. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Dallas to Mount Vernon.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Mount Vernon via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Iowa City in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
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