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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 45m
    $242–1,250

  2. Drive 556.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 24m
    $121–252

  4. 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
    $276–596

  5. 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
    $298–950

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    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
    $106–455

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 25m
    $109–185

  8. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 45m
    $146–234

Fargo to Ottumwa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 14h 25m.

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