What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at St. Paul via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

The distance between Ottumwa and Saint Paul is 344 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Saint Paul without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Saint Paul bus from?

Ottumwa to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Saint Paul train from?

Ottumwa to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Ottumwa to Saint Paul bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Saint Paul train arrive?

Ottumwa to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Saint Paul is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Ottumwa to Saint Paul.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ottumwa to Saint Paul?

Book your Ottumwa to Saint Paul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint Paul?

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Ottumwa to Saint Paul - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Saint Paul by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
7h 40m
$48–100
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 3m
$221–454
Drive 302 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Saint Paulcar 302 mi
6h 14m
$56–80
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
7h 35m
$194–795
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
7h 50m
Bus to Omaha, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Omahabus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OMA - MSP
8h 52m

Ottumwa to Saint Paul by bus

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Distance: 342 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to St. Paul via Des Moines in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 3m.

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