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How to get fromSeattle to Forest Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Forest City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mason City

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane SEA - MCW
    9h 5m
    $216–656

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Forest Citycar car
    11h 5m
    $130–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    38h 10m
    $474–727

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    41h 33m
    $691–1,330

  5. Drive 1,656.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Forest Citycar car 1,656.9 mi
    25h 46m
    $303–437

  6. Fly to Rochester, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SEA - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Forest Citytaxi taxi
    9h 52m
    $233–666

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    9h 46m
    $306–2,461

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    45h 37m
    $542–934

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Forest City via Spokane, Billings, Minneapolis, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 38h 10m.

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