There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus Btw 1402
7h 30m$95–134Bus via Des Moines
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 50m$53–102Drive 324 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Ottumwacar 324 mi
5h 30m$60–86Fly, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus
8h 1m$211–814
Minneapolis to Ottumwa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa is to bus via Des Moines which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
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 to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Ottumwa via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ottumwa is 340 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 7h 30m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 to Ottumwa via Des Moines in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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