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How to get fromSt. Louis to Mason Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Mason City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mason City

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane STL - MCW
    5h 33m
    $110–490

  2. Drive 415.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Mason Citycar car 415.4 mi
    7h 32m
    $76–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 802
    11h 50m
    $126–211

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane STL - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mason Citycar car
    7h 18m
    $96–462

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    7h 18m
    $444–1,040

  6. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 804
    12h 5m
    $125–209

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Mason City, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 11h 50m.

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