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How to get fromFresno to Ottumwaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 3m
    $221–936

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    46h
    $290–580

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 2h
    $581–1,353

  4. Drive 1,808.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Ottumwacar car 1,808.3 mi
    31h 42m
    $330–477

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

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAT - 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
    12h 43m
    $262–702

Fresno to Ottumwa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46hAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 46h.

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