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How to get fromKansas City to Forest Cityby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Forest City by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    6h 25m
    $152–200

  2. Drive 314.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Forest Citycar car 314.2 mi
    5h 29m
    $58–83

  3. Fly to Mason City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane MCI - MCW
    6h 48m
    $180–650

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $262–393

  5. Fly to Rochester, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MCI - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Forest Citytaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $207–670

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MCI - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Forest Citycar car
    8h 24m
    $113–578

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MCI - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    7h 54m
    $720–1,105

  8. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MCI - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Forest Citycar car
    8h 23m
    $114–571

Kansas City (MCI) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Clear Lake Jct. twice daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day.

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