There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
6h$50–74Drive 218.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Ottumwacar 218.5 mi
4h 9m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 39m$210–331
Kansas City to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Kansas City and Ottumwa is 282 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Kansas City to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ottumwa is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Kansas City to Ottumwa.
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