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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Sterling to Ottumwa. Traveling by bus from Sterling to Ottumwa usually takes around 11 hours and 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 565 mi (909 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 35m |
Cheapest price | $151.00 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Sterling to Ottumwa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sterling 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 | 11h 35m | $151.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Sterling to Ottumwa from $151. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Sterling to Ottumwa and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Ottumwa. In Sterling, Burlington Trailways departs to Ottumwa from 2170 East Chestnut St . In Ottumwa, Burlington Trailways arrives at W 2nd St & N Market St .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Sterling to Ottumwa takes 11 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Ottumwa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 565 miles from Sterling 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 Sterling to Ottumwa. It leaves the station in Sterling at 9:00pm 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 Sterling?
Main departure station: 2170 East Chestnut St
Most buses depart from the main station in Sterling.
All bus stations in Sterling:
2170 East Chestnut St
Where does the bus arrive in Ottumwa?
Main arrival station: W 2nd St & N Market St
All buses from Sterling arrive at one main station in Ottumwa.
All bus stations in Ottumwa:
W 2nd St & N Market St
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