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Mt. Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most populous city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. A central location in the Skagit River Valley, the city is located 51 miles (82 km) south of the Canadian border and 60 miles (97 km) north of Seattle.

Type CityPopulation 35,219

Why go

  • County seat of Skagit County, Washington, United States.
  • Served by Skagit Regional Airport (MVW).

History

Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most populous city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. A central location in the Skagit River Valley, the city is located 51 miles (82 km) south of the Canadian border and 60 miles (97 km) north of Seattle. The population was 35,219 at the 2020 census, making it the 35th most-populous city in Washington, with 62,966 people living in its urban area. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area, covering most of Skagit County.

Airports

Arlington Municipal Airport 19 mi to the centre
Arlington, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) 5.9 mi to the centre
Burlington, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Anacortes Airport (OTS) 17 mi to the centre
Anacortes, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
AJ Eisenberg Airport (ODW) 20 mi to the centre
Oak Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Decatur Shores Airport (DTR) 23 mi to the centre
Decatur, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Center Island Airport (CWS) 24 mi to the centre
Center Island, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Mt. Vernon, Washington
Mt. Vernon, Washington
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Skagit Regional Airport (MVW); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mt. Vernon, Washington. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Homage: DʼArling Direct
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Island Transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Whatcom Transportation Authority
Bus · Bellingham, Washington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Washington State Ferries
Ferry · Washington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach