What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Mason City?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Mason City is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Mason City?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Mason City is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24.

How far is it from Ames to Mason City?

The distance between Ames and Mason City is 91 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Mason City without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Mason City without a car is to shuttle and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $380 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Mason City?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive 90.9 miles from Ames to Mason City.

Can I drive from Ames to Mason City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Mason City is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ames to Mason City.

Where can I stay near Mason City?

There are 20+ hotels available in Mason City.

Ames to Mason City - 2 ways to travel via car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Mason City by car, shuttle, or taxi

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Drive 90.4 mi
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1. Drive from Ames to Mason Citycar 90.4 mi
1h 32m
$17–24
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Forest City to Mason Citytaxi
4h 22m
$387–620

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Distance: 90.4 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can drive from Ames to Mason City in around 1h 32m.

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