Student rides
Cornell College rides home, airport runs & game day
Mount Vernon, Iowa· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Mount Vernon and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Mount Vernon connects to the relay grid near Cedar Rapids, IA (13 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Mount Vernon → Des Moines, IA120 mi · $15–$30
- Mount Vernon → La Crosse, WI148 mi · $20–$35
- Mount Vernon → Rockford, IL155 mi · $20–$35
- Mount Vernon → Madison, WI160 mi · $20–$35
- Mount Vernon → Peoria, IL162 mi · $20–$35
- Mount Vernon → Quincy, IL164 mi · $20–$40
- Mount Vernon → Rochester, MN170 mi · $20–$40
- Mount Vernon → Springfield, IL214 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Mount Vernon
Cornell College student travel FAQ
- How do Cornell College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Mount Vernon bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Mount Vernon cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.