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How to get fromJefferson City to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 58m
    $73–140

  2. Drive 185.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Ottumwacar car 185.2 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 23m
    $146–284

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $171–363

Jefferson City to Ottumwa by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Jefferson City, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 54m.

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