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How to get fromMinneapolis to Mason Cityby plane, car, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Mason Citycar car
    3h 53m
    $56–364

  2. Drive  132.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Mason Citycar car 132.6 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Forest City to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $443–700

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    3. Drive from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Mason Citycar car
    11h 42m
    $81–123

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Mason City. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), then drive to Mason City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ames, walk to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Forest City, then take the taxi to Mason City.

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