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How to get fromSan Antonio to Ottumwaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 29m
    $241–1,088

  2. Bus via Irving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 30m
    $163–320

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio 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
    33h 44m
    $427–867

  4. Drive 980 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Ottumwacar car 980 mi
    16h 53m
    $179–259

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 26m
    $244–1,113

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 5m
    $272–306

San Antonio to Ottumwa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 24h 30m.

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