What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

The distance between Ottumwa and Kansas City is 284 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Kansas City bus from?

Ottumwa to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Kansas City train from?

Ottumwa to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Kansas City is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Ottumwa to Kansas City bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Kansas City train arrive?

Ottumwa to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Kansas City is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ottumwa to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ottumwa to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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Ottumwa to Kansas City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
6h 20m
$44–86
Drive 218.5 mi
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1. Drive from Ottumwa to Kansas Citycar 218.5 mi
4h 9m
$40–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
8h 15m
$123–256
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
6h 40m

Ottumwa to Kansas City by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 20mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 15m.

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