There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Olathe by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
6h 47m$109–166Drive 240.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Olathecar 240.5 mi
4h 35m$44–64Train (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
8h 41m$178–331Bus via 75Th And Prospect Transit Center
- Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
7h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Olathe is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Olathe is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Olathe. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Olathe. 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 41m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Olathe is 307 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Olathe without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ottumwa to Olathe, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Olathe is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Olathe via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Olathe via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 8h 41m.
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 Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Ottumwa to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Olathe is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Ottumwa to Olathe.
There are 142+ hotels available in Olathe.