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How to get fromOttumwa to Columbiaby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 25m
    $60–119

  2. Drive 155.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Columbiacar car 155.4 mi
    2h 58m
    $29–41

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Ottumwa to Lancastertaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Lancaster to Columbiashuttle bus Hwy 63 Intercity Express
    2h 45m
    $154–184

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    12h 34m
    $121–236

Ottumwa to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 405.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Columbia via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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