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How to get fromKentucky to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 55m
    $78–139

  2. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 52m
    $133–334

  3. Drive  489.3 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Ottumwacar car 489.3 mi
    8h 34m
    $90–129

  4. Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SDF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 13m
    $152–726

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $91–179

  6. Bus to Nashville, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BNA - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 11m
    $168–708

Kentucky to Ottumwa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 55m.

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