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There are 8 ways to get from California to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 32m
    $244–666

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 10m
    $160–629

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 28m
    $307–474

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    43h 21m
    $1,210–1,856

  5. Drive  1,733.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ottumwacar car 1,733.1 mi
    28h 28m
    $317–457

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 10m
    $180–547

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 29m
    $213–935

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 34m
    $168–665

California to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Ottumwa Bus Stop via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 40h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 43h 21m.

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