There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Mount Vernon by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Iowa City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Des Moines and Mount Vernon is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mount Vernon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Des Moines to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Des Moines to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mount Vernon is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Des Moines to Mount Vernon.
There are 40+ hotels available in Mount Vernon.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Iowa City 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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