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Ottumwa to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Ottumwa and Des Moines takes 1h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Ottumwa to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Ottumwa to Des Moines bus times

Buses run once daily between Ottumwa and Des Moines. The service departs Ottumwa at 7:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Des Moines at 21:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottumwa to Des Moines? 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: 85.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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