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

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There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLG - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 26m
    $189–730

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    32h 41m
    $894–1,380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    36h 5m
    $263–408

  4. Drive  1,320.8 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Ottumwacar car 1,320.8 mi
    23h 9m
    $241–349

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 9m
    $333–805

Flagstaff to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$894Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Flagstaff to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 32h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Tulsa, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 36h 5m.

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