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How to get fromLincoln to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h
    $56–100

  2. Drive 238.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Ottumwacar car 238.1 mi
    5h 34m
    $44–63

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LNK - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 52m
    $270–1,339

  4. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 15m
    $56–100

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lincoln to Ottumwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Lincoln Bus Depot and Des Moines in around 7h.

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