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St Louis to Mt Vernon Bus Schedule
Bus from St Louis to Mt Vernon: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from St Louis to Mt Vernon. Traveling by bus from St Louis to Mt Vernon usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 73 mi (118 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 173.25 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from St Louis to Mt Vernon?
Bus tickets for a trip from St Louis to Mt Vernon cost NOK 195.39 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from St Louis to Mt Vernon by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from St Louis to Mt Vernon is expected to be between NOK 184 and NOK 347. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is November 4, 2025, when tickets are available for November 4, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just NOK 184.
Average bus ticket prices from St Louis to Mt Vernon by month
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 11 days in advance to save up to NOK 62.75.
What bus companies travel from St Louis to Mt Vernon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Louis to Mt Vernon. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 1h 20m | NOK 215.39 |
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 1 bus trips from St Louis to Mount Vernon every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Mount Vernon usually start from NOK 173.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Louis to Mt Vernon
The bus takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 73 miles from St Louis to Mt Vernon. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Mt Vernon. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from St Louis to Mt Vernon. It leaves the station in St Louis at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from St Louis to Mt Vernon. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Louis to Mt Vernon; ticket prices start at NOK 591.79.
City Information
St Louis
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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.
Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.
Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.
The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Louis?
Main departure station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Most buses depart from the main station in St Louis.
All bus stations in St Louis:
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Where does the bus arrive in Mt Vernon?
Main arrival station: 102 Potomac Blvd
All buses from St Louis arrive at one main station in Mount Vernon.
All bus stations in Mt Vernon:
102 Potomac Blvd
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