There are 2 ways to get from Ottumwa to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Ottumwa to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Grinnell is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Grinnell is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Grinnell via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Grinnell is 136 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ottumwa to Grinnell, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Grinnell is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ottumwa to Grinnell.
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What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 3h 45m.
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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
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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