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How to get fromIowa to Mason Cityby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Austin to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $233–361

  2. Drive  119.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mason Citycar car 119.4 mi
    2h 1m
    $22–32

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Forest City to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    $323–451

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  • Distance: 325.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Mason City. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, take the bus to Rochester, take the bus to Austin, then take the taxi to Mason City. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Mason City in around 2h 1m.

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