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Next departures to Ottumwa

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 5 June at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 7 June at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 June at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 7 June at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco (CA), US - Ottumwa

  1. How far is Ottumwa from San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from San Francisco to Ottumwa by coach covers an approximate distance of 1609 miles (2594 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Ottumwa from San Francisco without flying?

    To travel from San Francisco to Ottumwa without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco to Ottumwa was searched and found on 5 Jun 2025 with a price of US$346

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to Ottumwa as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$346 to US$1,282 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Ottumwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$346, which is on 2025-06-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Ottumwa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ottumwa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to San Francisco by bus?

Bus from San Francisco to Ottumwa

You can also go to Ottumwa by train

Train from San Francisco to Ottumwa

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