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 check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
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?
- Browse trips leaving Mount Vernon and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.