There are 3 ways to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Btw 1210
6h 25mDrive 119.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Cedar Fallscar 119.5 mi
2h 48m$22–32Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154
6h 37m$36–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Des Moines and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Cedar Falls is 201 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Ottumwa station.
Ottumwa to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Cedar Falls is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ottumwa to Cedar Falls.
There are 48+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa to Main St and W 18th St via Des Moines, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Ottumwa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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