Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Ottumwa

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Ottumwa

Average PriceUS$125 - US$125Average Duration6h 55m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$137 - US$180Average Duration12h 22m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Ottumwa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ottumwa. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 55mAverage Duration
US$125Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$125
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:00am
Distance326 km

St. Louis to Ottumwa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Ottumwa

  1. How far is St. Louis from Ottumwa?

    The distance covered from St. Louis to Ottumwa is 327 km (203 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from St. Louis to Ottumwa but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from St. Louis to Ottumwa, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from St. Louis to Ottumwa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Ottumwa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Ottumwa?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from St. Louis to Ottumwa

You can also go to Ottumwa by train

Train from St. Louis to Ottumwa

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