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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Saint Louis
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Saint Louis
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Saint Louis
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Ottumwa.

Bus
Average Price$125 - $125Average Duration6h 55m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$131 - $188Average 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 the good way to reach Ottumwa. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus St. Louis to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$125
Average bus trip duration6h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:00am
Distance203 miles (326 km)

St. Louis to Ottumwa Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Ottumwa was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $118 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Ottumwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-08-24.

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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.

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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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