There are 3 ways to get from Macomb to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
3h 49m$63–138Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Ottumwacar 122.2 mi
2h 36m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
4h 35m$46–93
Macomb to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb station to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Macomb and Ottumwa is 206 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to Ottumwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Macomb to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Macomb to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Macomb to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Ottumwa is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Macomb to Ottumwa.
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What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Macomb Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 3h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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