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How to get fromSpringfield to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 35m
    $91–137

  2. Drive  320.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ottumwacar car 320.7 mi
    5h 45m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 54m
    $257–395

  4. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 41m
    $162–652

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SGF - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $272–650

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SGF - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    6h 7m
    $95–420

Springfield to Ottumwa by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 35m.

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