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Trip Overview

The bus between Iowa City and Ottumwa takes 16h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Iowa City to Ottumwa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 50m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Iowa City to Ottumwa bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Iowa City and Ottumwa. The service departs Iowa City at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ottumwa at 09:40:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Iowa City to Ottumwa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 5h 5m.

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