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Kansas City to Ottumwa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kansas City and Ottumwa takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas 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.

12h 4m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
$251
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Kansas City to Ottumwa train times

Trains run once daily between Kansas City and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 7:01 AM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak11h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to Ottumwa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 389.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 39m.

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