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How to get fromSt. Louis to Ottumwaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Ottumwa by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    8h 7m
    $106–203

  2. Drive 246.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Ottumwacar car 246.2 mi
    5h
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 20m
    $69–127

  4. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $100–209

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 10h 20m.

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