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How to get fromOttumwa to Denverby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, shuttle, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Denver by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, shuttle, train, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane FOD - DEN
    6h 10m
    $107–436

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    13h 59m
    $240–490

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    17h 15m
    $113–225

  4. Drive 722.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Denvercar car 722.2 mi
    12h 48m
    $132–191

  5. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DSM - DEN
    8h 20m
    $222–852

  6. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MLI - DEN
    8h 26m
    $250–647

Ottumwa to Denver by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Denver Union Station via Des Moines in around 17h 15m.

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