What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Boston is to bus which costs $200 - $350 and takes 32h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Boston is to drive which takes 22h 5m and costs $220 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Boston via Indianapolis Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Boston?

The distance between Ottumwa and Boston is 1301 miles. The road distance is 1257.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Boston without a car is to train which takes 28h 34m and costs $310 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Boston?

It takes approximately 28h 34m to get from Ottumwa to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Boston bus from?

Ottumwa to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Boston train from?

Ottumwa to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ottumwa to Boston?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Boston is to train which takes 28h 34m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 32h 50m.

Where does the Ottumwa to Boston bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 1:43 PM in Ottumwa and 2:43 PM in Boston.

Where does the Ottumwa to Boston train arrive?

Ottumwa to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Boston is 1257 miles. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Ottumwa to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ottumwa to Boston?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Boston by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
28h 34m
$319–763
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
32h 50m
$204–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
32h 11m
$239–433
Drive 1,250 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Bostoncar 1,250 mi
22h 5m
$229–330

Ottumwa to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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28h 34mAverage Duration

$319Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,293.6 mi
Duration: 28h 34m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Boston via Indianapolis Union Station and Newark Penn Station in around 32h 50m.

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