What is the cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa is to fly and drive which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and Ottumwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mississippi and Ottumwa?

No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

How far is it from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

The distance between Mississippi and Ottumwa is 609 miles. The road distance is 724.8 miles.

How do I travel from Mississippi to Ottumwa without a car?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $380 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Ottumwa bus from?

Mississippi to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Ottumwa train from?

Mississippi to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.

Train or bus from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Mississippi to Ottumwa bus arrive?

Mississippi to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Where does the Mississippi to Ottumwa train arrive?

Mississippi to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Ottumwa is 725 miles. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Mississippi to Ottumwa.

How do I get a train ticket from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

Book your Mississippi to Ottumwa train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mississippi to Ottumwa?

Book your Mississippi to Ottumwa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ottumwa?

There are eight+ hotels available in Ottumwa.

Mississippi to Ottumwa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mississippi to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Memphis to Des Moines, bus
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
8h 35m
$189–810
Fly Memphis to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane MEM - BRL
2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar
6h 29m
$121–537
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
19h 30m
$387–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
19h 40m
$158–236
Drive 720.6 mi
1. Drive from Jackson to Ottumwacar 720.6 mi
12h 40m
$132–190
Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines, bus
1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAN - DSM
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
9h 8m
$201–740
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
21h 32m
$562–872

Mississippi to Ottumwa by train and bus

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19h 30mAverage Duration

$387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605.3 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Jackson to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 32m.

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