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How to get fromMankato to Iowa Cityby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 44m
    $74–142

  2. Drive 255.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Iowa Citycar car 255.2 mi
    4h 59m
    $47–68

  3. Shuttle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 58m

  4. Shuttle to Rochester, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Rochester - Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RST - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 10m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Mankato to Iowa City. However, you can take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Mankato to Iowa City in around 4h 59m.

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