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How to get fromOttumwa to Mason Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Mason City by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 802
    5h 10m
    $71–109

  2. Drive 180 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Mason Citycar car 180 mi
    3h 52m
    $33–48

  3. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 804
    5h 25m
    $70–107

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    5h 30m

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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 5h 10m.

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