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How to get fromMinnesota to Mason Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Mason City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Austin to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $207–293

  2. Drive  132.6 mi

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

  3. Bus, taxi via Union Depot Station & Terminal

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Austin to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $206–292

  4. Bus, taxi via St. Paul

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Austin to Mason Citytaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $206–292

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Map of how to get from Minnesota to Mason City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Minnesota to Mason City. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, take the bus to Austin, then take the taxi to Mason City. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Mason City in around 2h 23m.

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