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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 802
    4h 20m
    $66–99

  2. Drive 121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grinnell to Mason Citycar car 121.5 mi
    2h 47m
    $23–32

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1201
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    4h 30m

  4. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 804
    4h 35m
    $65–97

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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Grinnell to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 4h 20m.

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