The train between New Orleans and Ottumwa takes 29h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans 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 New Orleans and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Ottumwa station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.
New Orleans to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
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The distance between New Orleans and Ottumwa is 1,248.3 km. The road distance is 1,948 km.
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 27m.
