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Bowling Green to Ottumwa Bus Schedule
Bus from Bowling Green to Ottumwa: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bowling Green to Ottumwa. Traveling by bus from Bowling Green to Ottumwa usually takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 132 mi (213 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $73.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bowling Green to Ottumwa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bowling Green to Ottumwa. Jefferson Lines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 4h 45m | $73.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Bowling Green to Ottumwa from $73. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Bowling Green to Ottumwa and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Ottumwa. In Bowling Green, Jefferson Lines departs to Ottumwa from 18099 Highway 161 North . In Ottumwa, Jefferson Lines arrives at W 2nd St & North Market St .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Bowling Green to Ottumwa takes 4 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines 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 about traveling by bus from Bowling Green to Ottumwa
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 132 miles from Bowling Green to Ottumwa. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Ottumwa at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bowling Green to Ottumwa. It leaves the station in Bowling Green at 11:00am 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 Bowling Green?
Main departure station: 18099 Highway 161 North
Most buses depart from the main station in Bowling Green.
All bus stations in Bowling Green:
18099 Highway 161 North
Where does the bus arrive in Ottumwa?
Main arrival station: W 2nd St & North Market St
All buses from Bowling Green arrive at one main station in Ottumwa.
All bus stations in Ottumwa:
W 2nd St & North Market St
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