There are 3 ways to get from Kirksville to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), shuttle, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 52m$121–225Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kirksville to Ottumwacar 63.6 mi
1h 24m$12–17Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to LancasterHwy 63 Intercity Express
- Take the taxi from Lancaster to Ottumwataxi
1h 15m$152–183
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirksville to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kirksville to Ottumwa is to shuttle and taxi which takes 1h 15m and costs $150 - $190.
No, there is no direct train from Kirksville station to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Kirksville and Ottumwa is 267 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.
The best way to get from Kirksville to Ottumwa without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kirksville to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Kirksville to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Kirksville to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirksville to Ottumwa is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kirksville to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Kirksville to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via La Plata Station and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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