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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Clear Lake to Clarinda. Traveling by bus from Clear Lake to Clarinda usually takes around 17 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 187 mi (300 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $161.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Clear Lake to Clarinda?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Clear Lake to Clarinda. Jefferson Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 17h 52m | $196.67 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Clarinda from $161. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Clarinda and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Clarinda. In Clear Lake, Jefferson Lines departs to Clarinda from 3205 Willow Crk Ct and one other station. In Clarinda, Jefferson Lines arrives at 1200 S 16th St .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Clear Lake to Clarinda takes 17 hours and 52 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Clarinda in 12 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 187 miles from Clear Lake to Clarinda. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Clear Lake to Clarinda, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Clear Lake?
Main departure station: 3205 Willow Crk Ct
Clear Lake has two bus stations with service to Clarinda.
All bus stations in Clear Lake:
3205 Willow Crk Ct
Mason City (Airport)
Where does the bus arrive in Clarinda?
Main arrival station: 1200 S 16th St
All buses from Clear Lake arrive at one main station in Clarinda.
All bus stations in Clarinda:
1200 S 16th St
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