There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Olathe by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 32m$109–152Drive 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$270–414Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Olathetaxi
8h 28m$321–1,223
Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
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 304 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 32m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $420 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 Bus Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Olathe via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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Booking & Getting There
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.
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