There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
3h 5m$53–72Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lakecar 128.6 mi
2h 8m$24–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Clear Lake128.6 mi
2h 8mBus via Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 805
3h 53m$53–76
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Mason City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Clear Lake is 137 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Mason City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Clear Lake.
There are 21+ hotels available in Clear Lake.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason City once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Clear Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Clear Lake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



