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How to get fromGrand Island to Mason Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Island to Mason City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 802
    9h 15m
    $101–166

  2. Drive 365.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Island to Mason Citycar car 365.7 mi
    7h 2m
    $67–97

  3. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane EAR - MCW
    14h 23m
    $149–505

  4. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    9h 15m
    $100–166

  5. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 804
    9h 30m
    $100–164

  6. Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane LNK - MCW
    12h 52m
    $176–729

Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Mason City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 9h 15m.

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