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How to get fromMount Vernon to Charlestonby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Centralia Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    1h 58m
    $117–169

  2. Drive 104.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to Charlestoncar car 104.6 mi
    1h 50m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Charlestontaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $98–214

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  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

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

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