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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Mason City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Mason City

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane DCA - MCW
    5h 36m
    $178–754

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    28h
    $223–397

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    31h 20m
    $446–865

  4. Drive 1,032.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Mason Citycar car 1,032.6 mi
    18h 26m
    $189–273

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DCA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    6h 52m
    $230–1,073

  6. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - 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
    6h 33m
    $386–1,453

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mason City (MCW) flights

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Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mason City (MCW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Mason City via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 28h.

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