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How to get fromIowa City to Mankatoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Mankato by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $74–143

  2. Drive 253.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Mankatocar car 253.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    7h 5m

  4. Bus, fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CID - RST
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    10h 15m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Mankato. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, then take the shuttle to Mankato, MN. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Mankato in around 5h 1m.

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