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How to get fromOttumwa to St. Louisby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ottumwa to St. Louis by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    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 St. Louistrain train
    8h 34m
    $108–202

  2. Drive 246 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to St. Louiscar car 246 mi
    5h
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 50m
    $70–127

Ottumwa to St. Louis by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 50m.

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