There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus
6h 16mDrive 102.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwacar 102.6 mi
2h 12m$19–28Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
6h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Ottumwa via Iowa City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa is 230 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Ottumwa via Iowa City and Des Moines in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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