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How to get fromMason City to Iowaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mason City to Austintaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    9h 22m
    $237–363

  2. Drive  119.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mason City to Des Moinescar car 119.6 mi
    2h
    $22–32

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Mason City to Forest Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Forest City to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    3h 19m
    $325–446

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 326.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

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

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