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How to get fromMinneapolis to Charles Cityby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charles City by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $131–176

  2. Drive 151.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charles Citycar car 151.7 mi
    3h 1m
    $28–40

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    3. Drive from Austin to Charles Citycar car
    4h 51m

  4. Bus, taxi via Mason City Airport (MCW)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 803
    2. Take the taxi from Mason City to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $132–168

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Charles City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charles City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Charles City. However, you can take the bus to Clear Lake Jct. then take the taxi to Charles City. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Charles City in around 3h 1m.

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