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How to get fromReno to Mason Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Reno to Mason City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Mason City

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane RNO - MCW
    9h 46m
    $188–539

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RNO - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Mason Citycar car
    13h 26m
    $160–491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    39h 28m
    $318–615

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    42h

  5. Drive 1,672.6 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Mason Citycar car 1,672.6 mi
    26h 18m
    $306–441

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RNO - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    7h 28m
    $218–743

  7. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RNO - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    8h 50m
    $339–1,135

  8. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rochester (RST)plane plane RNO - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    11h 2m

  9. Train, bus via Omaha

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus
    43h 55m
    $598–1,048

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,396.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mason City (MCW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Mason City via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 39h 28m.

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