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How to get fromDenver to Ottumwaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Ottumwa by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DEN - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ottumwacar car
    6h 51m
    $105–430

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 8m
    $240–490

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    15h 50m
    $120–223

  4. Drive 721.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Ottumwacar car 721.3 mi
    12h 47m
    $132–191

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DEN - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $251–651

  6. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 10m
    $232–852

Denver to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines in around 15h 50m.

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