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How to get fromPoplar Bluff to Ottumwaby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Ottumwa by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Flying J - Matthewscar car
    2. Take the bus from Flying J - Matthews to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 59m
    $149–292

  2. Drive 386.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Ottumwacar car 386.9 mi
    7h 39m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 43m
    $159–309

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car car
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane CGI - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    12h 26m
    $112–379

  5. Train, bus via Peoria

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria to Ottumwabus bus
    15h 59m
    $153–269

Poplar Bluff to Ottumwa by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Ottumwa. However, you can drive to Flying J - Matthews, take the bus to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, take the taxi to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poplar Bluff Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Springfield, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 13h 43m.

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