What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and North Dakota?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Fargo via Des Moines, Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and North Dakota?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to North Dakota station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

The distance between Ottumwa and North Dakota is 519 miles. The road distance is 557.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to North Dakota without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 26m and costs $120 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to North Dakota bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to North Dakota train from?

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

Train or bus from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota is to train which takes 19h 40m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Ottumwa to North Dakota bus arrive?

Ottumwa to North Dakota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Where does the Ottumwa to North Dakota train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to North Dakota is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Ottumwa to North Dakota.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to North Dakota?

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Where can I stay near North Dakota?

There are 78+ hotels available in North Dakota.

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to North Dakota by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, fly to Hector International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DSM - FAR
7h 35m
$168–802
Drive 554.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Fargocar 554.4 mi
9h 18m
$102–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 26m
$128–265
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
19h 40m
$300–624
Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
7h 48m
$182–807
Bus, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane DSM - BIS
9h 11m
$173–839
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
15h 46m
$121–204

Ottumwa to North Dakota by bus and train

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Distance: 516.1 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and North Dakota, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fargo via Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Fargo in around 15h 46m.

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