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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Mt Vernon to Elgin. Traveling by bus from Mt Vernon to Elgin usually takes around 8 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 49.8 minutes.
| Distance | 259 mi (417 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $61.62 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Mt Vernon to Elgin?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mt Vernon to Elgin. Tornado Bus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 8h 58m | $61.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 259 miles from Mt Vernon to Elgin. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 49.8 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.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Mt Vernon to Elgin, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mt Vernon?
Main departure station: El Rancherito
Most buses depart from the main station in Mount Vernon.
All bus stations in Mt Vernon:
El Rancherito
Where does the bus arrive in Elgin?
Main arrival station: Sofia Envios And Services
All buses from Mt Vernon arrive at one main station in Elgin.
All bus stations in Elgin:
Sofia Envios And Services
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