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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottumwa to Grand Junction by train, taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    best
    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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane MLI - GJT
    10h 48m
    $270–781

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    23h 50m
    $159–286

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    22h 33m
    $330–700

  4. Drive 961.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Grand Junctioncar car 961.6 mi
    16h 45m
    $176–254

  5. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane DSM - GJT
    10h 42m
    $274–1,046

  6. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane DSM - MTJ
    5. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    10h 57m
    $243–909

  7. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    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 Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane DSM - ASE
    5. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    6. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    13h 32m
    $250–868

  8. Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane CID - GJT
    14h 45m

Ottumwa to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 23h 50m.

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