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How to get fromNew York to Forest Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Forest City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Mason City

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane EWR - MCW
    8h 20m
    $195–587

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    29h 35m
    $312–496

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    31h 58m
    $531–1,047

  4. Drive 1,163 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Forest Citycar car 1,163 mi
    20h 17m
    $213–307

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Mason City

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane LGA - MCW
    8h 23m
    $206–711

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    7h 51m
    $416–1,321

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane EWR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    8h 56m
    $290–1,032

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LGA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    9h 16m
    $336–816

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane JFK - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    9h 9m
    $554–1,173

  10. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    31h 57m
    $436–680

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,035.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mason City (MCW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Forest City via Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 29h 35m.

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