There are 2 ways to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids is 226 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids.
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What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to GTC Bay 9 via Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center in around 6h 39m.
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- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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