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How to get fromBismarck to Mason Cityby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bismarck to Mason City by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BIS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    5h 45m
    $129–473

  2. Drive 557.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Bismarck to Mason Citycar car 557.1 mi
    8h 55m
    $102–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    11h 40m
    $164–229

  4. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BIS - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    8h 31m

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    8h 42m
    $248–859

  6. Fly to Mason City

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane BIS - MCW
    5h 38m
    $120–470

  7. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 803
    12h 20m
    $163–227

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    14h 21m
    $203–337

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bismarck to Mason City via Minneapolis and Clear Lake Jct. in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Mason City (MCW) 4 times a day.

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