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How to get fromOttumwa to Osage Beachby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottumwa to Osage Beach by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 27m
    $177–271

  2. Drive 233.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Osage Beachcar car 233.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 16m
    $258–427

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Peoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 45m

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    13h 12m
    $283–507

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 481.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Osage Beach, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ottumwa to Osage Beach. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Osage Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Osage Beach.

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