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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 55m
    $139–199

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane FAR - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    7h 27m
    $101–435

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    19h 13m
    $308–619

  4. Drive 556.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Ottumwacar car 556.1 mi
    9h 16m
    $102–147

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - 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 35m
    $284–1,206

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

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAR - 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
    9h 9m
    $298–955

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 48m
    $175–729

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 24m

Fargo to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 13m.

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