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How to get fromOttumwa to Jefferson Cityby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    10h 38m
    $74–141

  2. Drive 185.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Jefferson Citycar car 185.2 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $143–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $173–367

Ottumwa to Jefferson City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Jefferson City via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Jefferson City Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 12h 22m.

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