There are 5 ways to get from Fulton to Ottumwa by taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the taxi from Fulton to Jefferson Citytaxi
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
10h 33m$169–254Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fulton to Ottumwacar 177.5 mi
3h 22m$33–47Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 49m$231–398Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to LancasterHwy 63 Intercity Express
- Take the taxi from Lancaster to Ottumwataxi
4h 25m$187–228Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 20m$266–483
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fulton to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Fulton to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Fulton station to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Fulton and Ottumwa is 459 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fulton to Ottumwa without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Fulton to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Fulton to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
Fulton to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fulton to Ottumwa is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Fulton to Ottumwa.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ottumwa.
What companies run services between Fulton, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fulton to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Jefferson City Station, Kansas City, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Columbia to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $100–180
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