There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Bus via Omaha
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
7h 14m$57–100Drive 238.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Lincolncar 238.7 mi
5h 34m$44–63Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane DSM - LNK
9h 38m$172–788Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
7h 34m$57–100
Des Moines (DSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Lincoln is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Lincoln is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Lincoln, NE via Des Moines and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Lincoln is 278 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Lincoln without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 7h 14m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Ottumwa to Lincoln, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Lincoln is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Ottumwa to Lincoln.
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What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Lincoln via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln, NE in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Express Arrow
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