There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
9h$53–85Drive 324 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Ottumwacar 324 mi
5h 30m$60–86Fly, bus
- 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
6h 34m$122–605
Minneapolis to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ottumwa is 344 miles. The road distance is 325.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ottumwa is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Minneapolis to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 9h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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