There are 7 ways to get from Mason City to Lexington by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Mason City to Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MCW - LEX
9h 44m$165–829Drive 698.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mason City to Lexingtoncar 698.1 mi
12h 19m$128–184Bus
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
18h 2m$236–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
21h 48m$331–595Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Drive from Mason City to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ALO - LEX
9h 13m$146–772Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MSP - SDF
- Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
6h 41m$188–704Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
18h 23m$210–340
Mason City (MCW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mason City to Lexington is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mason City to Lexington is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 41m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mason City to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Lexington Bus Stop via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
The distance between Mason City and Lexington is 603 miles. The road distance is 702.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mason City to Lexington without a car is to bus which takes 18h 2m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Mason City to Lexington, including transfers.
Mason City to Lexington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.
The best way to get from Mason City to Lexington is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 18h 2m.
Mason City to Lexington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Lexington is 1h ahead of Mason City. It is currently 10:24 AM in Mason City and 11:24 AM in Lexington.
What companies run services between Mason City, IA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Mason City (MCW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mason City to Lexington via Clear Lake Jct., Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 18h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mason City to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Mason City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Mason City to Lexington is 702 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Mason City to Lexington.
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