What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mason City?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mason City is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mason City?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mason City is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Des Moines to Mason City?

The distance between Des Moines and Mason City is 208 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Mason City without a car is to shuttle and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs $320 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Mason City?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Des Moines to Mason City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Mason City?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mason City is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Mason City.

Where can I stay near Mason City?

There are 20+ hotels available in Mason City.

Des Moines to Mason City - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Mason City by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Drive from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Mason Citycar
5h 32m
$35–53
Drive 119.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Mason Citycar 119.4 mi
2h 1m
$22–32
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Forest City to Mason Citytaxi
3h 20m
$324–453

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Mason City. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo, walk to Central Transfer, take the line 7 bus to UNI Multimodal Transportation Center, then drive to Mason City. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Mason City in around 2h 1m.

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