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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Mason Cityby bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Mason City by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    7h 6m

  2. Drive 131 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Mason Citycar car 131 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    7h 16m

  4. Bus via 1st Ave & 29th St

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus
    8h 20m

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  • Distance: 268.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Mason City via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 7h 6m.

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