There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
8h 50m$44–86Drive 228.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Lee's Summitcar 228.9 mi
4h 27m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
9h 51m$130–271Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
9h 10m
Ottumwa to Lee's Summit by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Des Moines, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Lee's Summit station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Lee's Summit Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Lee's Summit is 305 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Des Moines, Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Lee's Summit Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 9h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Ottumwa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ottumwa to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Ottumwa to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Lee's Summit is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ottumwa to Lee's Summit.
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