There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Mason City by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
5h 15mDrive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Mason Citycar 159.6 mi
3h 2m$30–43Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson 802
5h 25m$76–117Bus via Des Moines #2
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus Jefferson 804
5h 40m$75–115
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Mason City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Mason City is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Mason City. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Iowa City and Mason City is 241 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Mason City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Iowa City to Mason City, including transfers.
Iowa City to Mason City bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Mason City bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Mason City is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Iowa City to Mason City.
There are 20+ hotels available in Mason City.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Mason City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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