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

The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Mason City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Mason City is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Grinnell to Mason City?

The distance between Grinnell and Mason City is 259 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grinnell to Mason City without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $330 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Grinnell to Mason City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Grinnell to Mason City?

Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Mason City is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Grinnell to Mason City.

Where can I stay near Mason City?

There are 20+ hotels available in Mason City.

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

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

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Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
3. Drive from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Mason Citycar
7h 32m
$46–70
Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grinnell to Mason Citycar 121.5 mi
2h 47m
$23–32
Bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
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 55m
$339–473

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Grinnell to Mason City. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, 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 Grinnell to Mason City in around 2h 47m.

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