There are 2 ways to get from Grinnell to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Grinnell to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Grinnell and Ottumwa is 138 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Grinnell to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Grinnell to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Ottumwa is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Grinnell to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 3h 50m.
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- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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