There are 2 ways to get from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Mount Vernon is 219 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Mount Vernon is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ottumwa to Mount Vernon.
There are 39+ hotels available in Mount Vernon.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Mount Vernon via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 5h 25m.
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- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- 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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