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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from North Platte to Ottumwa. Traveling by bus from North Platte to Ottumwa usually takes around 9 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 435 mi (700 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $194.28 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from North Platte to Ottumwa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from North Platte to Ottumwa. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 9h 25m | $206.12 |
Book Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Ottumwa from $194. There are 1 Burlington Trailways schedules from North Platte to Ottumwa and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Ottumwa. In North Platte, Burlington Trailways departs to Ottumwa from 1220 S Dewey St and no other station. In Ottumwa, Burlington Trailways arrives at W 2nd St & N Market St and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Ottumwa takes 9 hours and 25 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 700 kilometers from North Platte to Ottumwa. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from North Platte to Ottumwa. It leaves the station in North Platte at 12:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in North Platte?
Main departure station: 1220 S Dewey St
Most buses depart from the main station in North Platte.
All bus stations in North Platte:
1220 S Dewey St
Where does the bus arrive in Ottumwa?
Main arrival station: W 2nd St & N Market St
All buses from North Platte arrive at one main station in Ottumwa.
Bus stations in Ottumwa:
W 2nd St & N Market St
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