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How to get fromArizona to Ottumwaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Phoenix, bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 4m
    $154–627

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    37h 23m
    $886–1,442

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    42h 37m
    $346–527

  4. Drive  1,414.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Ottumwacar car 1,414.5 mi
    25h 22m
    $259–373

  5. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 8m
    $171–709

Arizona to Ottumwa by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$886Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,263.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Ottumwa Bus Stop via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 42h 37m.

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