Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Ottumwa

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Ottumwa

Bus
Average PriceUS$1,228 - US$1,228Average Duration1d 7h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$277 - US$362Average Duration1d 11h
122kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Ottumwa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Ottumwa. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$277, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
US$277Cheapest ticket
122kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$1,228
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:30am
Distance1345 km
Latest bus departure12:00pm

Richmond to Ottumwa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Ottumwa

  1. What is the distance between Richmond and Ottumwa?

    Richmond and Ottumwa are 1343 km (833 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Richmond and Ottumwa!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Ottumwa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to Ottumwa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

You can also go to Ottumwa by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Ottumwa

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