There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, bus
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEN - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
7h 46m$132–585Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DEN - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ottumwacar
7h 32m$92–400Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
14h 21m$180–440Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
17h 3m$121–190Drive 721.3 mi
- Drive from Denver to Ottumwacar 721.3 mi
12h 47m$132–191Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DEN - MLI
- Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 55m$231–613
Colorado to Ottumwa by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Ottumwa is to fly and drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado station to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Station Gate 9 and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Colorado and Ottumwa is 731 miles. The road distance is 725.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Ottumwa without a car is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Colorado to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Colorado to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Ottumwa is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 3m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Station Gate 9 to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 17h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Denver to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Denver to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Denver to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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Booking & Getting There
Colorado to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Ottumwa is 1h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 3:54 AM in Colorado and 4:54 AM in Ottumwa.
Colorado to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Ottumwa is 725 miles. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Colorado to Ottumwa.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ottumwa.