What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Mason City?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Mason City is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Mason City?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Mason City is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Minnesota to Mason City?

The distance between Minnesota and Mason City is 421 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Mason City without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Mason City without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi which takes 9h 2m and costs $440 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Mason City?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Minnesota to Mason City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Mason City?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Mason City is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Minnesota to Mason City.

Where can I stay near Mason City?

There are 15+ hotels available in Mason City.

Minnesota to Mason City - 3 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Minnesota to Mason City by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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Bus, shuttle, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
4. Take the taxi from Forest City to Mason Citytaxi
9h 2m
$443–700
Drive 132.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Mason Citycar 132.6 mi
2h 23m
$25–35
Bus, drive (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
3. Drive from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Mason Citycar
11h 42m
$81–124

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Distance: 418.6 mi
Duration: 9h 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 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Mason City in around 2h 23m.

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