There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
5h 11m$154–805Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 47m$49–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ottumwa320.1 mi
5h 26mDrive 320.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwacar 320.1 mi
5h 26m$59–85
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ottumwa is 343 miles. The road distance is 322 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ottumwa.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ottumwa.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ottumwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ottumwa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


