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How to get fromAltoona to Mason Cityby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Mason City by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Mason City

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane JST - MCW
    7h 23m
    $129–471

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SCE - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mason Citycar car
    8h 54m
    $101–436

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    25h 24m

  4. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    25h 41m
    $380–754

  5. Drive 889.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Mason Citycar car 889.4 mi
    16h 10m
    $163–235

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane SCE - MCW
    8h 38m
    $111–454

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    26h 25m

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Mason City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Mason City via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 26h 25m.

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