There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Florida by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, fly to Jacksonville
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DSM - JAX
9h 58m$212–939Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
28h 4m$186–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
42h 13m$544–1,179Drive 1,093.7 mi
- Drive from Ottumwa to Jacksonvillecar 1,093.7 mi
20h 35m$200–289Bus, fly to Orlando Sanford
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
7h 18m$261–961Bus, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
8h 32m$207–892
Ottumwa to Florida by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Florida is to bus which costs $180 - $370 and takes 28h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Florida is to bus and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $260 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Florida. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 13m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Florida is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1100.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 28h 4m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Ottumwa to Florida, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Florida is to bus which takes 28h 4m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 42h 13m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Newnan St + Ashley St via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 28h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Jefferson St + Beaver St via Chicago Union Station, Jacksonville, and Amtrak Station in around 42h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ottumwa to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Florida is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 6:19 AM in Ottumwa and 7:19 AM in Florida.
Ottumwa to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Florida is 1100 miles. It takes approximately 20h 35m to drive from Ottumwa to Florida.
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