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How to get fromMason City to Cedar Rapidsby bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Mason City to Cedar Rapids by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    6h 55m

  2. Drive 132.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mason City to Cedar Rapidscar car 132.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–35

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    7h

  4. Bus via 1st Ave & 29th St

    1. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    7h 50m

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  • Distance: 275.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mason City to GTC Bay 9 via Clear Lake Jct., Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 6h 55m.

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