Cheap bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Ottumwa, IA

from $158.99

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Frequently asked questions

With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 20 destinations from Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Chicago, Indianapolis.
Yes, night trip options are available from Newark to Ottumwa. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
FlixBus offers a Real-Time Bus Tracker that allows you to track your bus location. Simply select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
You can get from Newark to Ottumwa by bus in 32 hours 50 minutes.
The distance between Newark and Ottumwa by bus is 1179 miles. FlixBus can make the trip in 32 hours 50 minutes.
You can travel from Newark to Ottumwa for as little as $158.99.
FlixBus offers a variety of payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Newark to Ottumwa, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
FlixBus tickets start at just $158.99. You can easily book your ticket on the website or through the app. Book ahead to get the best price.
If you want to bring your bike with you on FlixBus between Newark and Ottumwa, you can. Transport options and prices are subject to availability. Check out our prices for bike transport herel .

Find the cheapest buses from Newark to Ottumwa

Getting from Newark to Ottumwa is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 1179 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 32 hours 50 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Newark and Ottumwa cost $252.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $158.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

Traveling from Newark to Ottumwa

It's easy to get from Newark to Ottumwa with FlixBus, with 2 direct buses per day.
It can take a minimum time of 32 hours 50 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Newark and Ottumwa is $252.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Newark

Traveling from Newark and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Newark is a transport hub with 2 bus station(s); the 66 connections departing from Newark every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Ottumwa

Traveling to Ottumwa for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Ottumwa is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 20 connections arriving in one of the 1 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Newark to Ottumwa

Getting from Newark to Ottumwa aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.


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