There are 2 ways to get from Missouri to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Missouri to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Missouri and Ottumwa is 282 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Missouri to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Missouri to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Ottumwa is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Missouri to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 6h.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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