The train between Jefferson City and Ottumwa takes 25h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Jefferson City to Ottumwa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Jefferson City and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 5:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Jefferson City is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 25h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City station and arriving at Ottumwa station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.
Jefferson City to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
Jefferson City to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Jefferson City and Ottumwa is 272.4 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 54m.
