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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus bus Btw 1402
    5h 30m

  2. Drive 218.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Ottumwacar car 218.5 mi
    4h 9m
    $40–58

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 39m
    $124–258

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 50m
    $44–84

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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Ottumwa via Des Moines in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 39m.

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