There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Galesburg to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Ottumwa is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galesburg and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Galesburg and Ottumwa is 118 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Ottumwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $80.
The train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Galesburg to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Galesburg station.
Galesburg to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Ottumwa is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Galesburg to Ottumwa Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Galesburg to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Galesburg to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Ottumwa is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Galesburg to Ottumwa.
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