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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Mt Vernon to Kelso. Traveling by bus from Mt Vernon to Kelso usually takes around 5 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 159 mi (257 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $71.69 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Mt Vernon to Kelso?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mt Vernon to Kelso. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 5h 40m | $74.76 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Mt Vernon to Kelso every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Kelso usually start from $72.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 257 kilometers from Mt Vernon to Kelso. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Mt Vernon to Kelso for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mt Vernon to Kelso, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Mt Vernon to Kelso. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Mt Vernon to Kelso; ticket prices start at $56.59.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mt Vernon?
Main departure station: Skagit Transp Ctr - 105 E Kincaid St
Most buses depart from the main station in Mt Vernon.
All bus stations in Mt Vernon:
Skagit Transp Ctr - 105 E Kincaid St
Where does the bus arrive in Kelso?
Main arrival station: 501 S First Ave
All buses from Mt Vernon arrive at one main station in Kelso.
Bus stations in Kelso:
501 S First Ave
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