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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    13h 10m
    $84–163

  2. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 25m
    $187–390

  3. Drive 548.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Ottumwacar car 548.3 mi
    9h 39m
    $101–145

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 59m
    $266–992

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 36m
    $146–282

  6. Fly Dayton to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DAY - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 54m

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 44m

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 27m

  9. Fly Covington to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CVG - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 2m

Ohio to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 558.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 10m.

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