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How to get fromOttumwa to Columbusby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Columbus by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    13h 25m
    $83–161

  2. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    14h 21m
    $177–383

  3. Drive 547.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Columbuscar car 547.7 mi
    9h 39m
    $100–145

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DSM - CMH
    8h 35m
    $203–989

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    14h 1m
    $142–278

  6. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MLI - CMH
    10h 4m
    $239–731

  7. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BRL - CMH
    6h 27m
    $101–573

Ottumwa to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Columbus via Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 25m.

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