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How to get fromColumbia to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 45m
    $60–116

  2. Drive 155.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Ottumwacar car 155.5 mi
    2h 57m
    $29–41

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Lancastershuttle bus Hwy 63 Intercity Express
    2. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Ottumwataxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $155–186

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 42m
    $122–244

Columbia to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbia to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 9h 45m.

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