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How to get fromOttumwa to Red Wingby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Red Wing by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $62–117

  2. Drive  271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Red Wingcar car 271.9 mi
    5h 45m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    13h 9m
    $177–454

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $164–863

Ottumwa to Red Wing by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Red Wing, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Red Wing Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 9m.

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