There are 2 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Cedar Falls to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Waterloo and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Cedar Falls and Ottumwa is 217 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Cedar Falls to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Cedar Falls to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Ottumwa is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cedar Falls to Ottumwa.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ottumwa.
What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Des Moines in around 7h 2m.
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Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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