What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 43h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to San Diego?

The distance between Ottumwa and San Diego is 1544 miles. The road distance is 1807.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 43h and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to San Diego?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Ottumwa to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to San Diego bus from?

Ottumwa to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to San Diego train from?

Ottumwa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ottumwa to San Diego?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to San Diego is to bus which takes 43h and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 46h 57m.

Where does the Ottumwa to San Diego bus arrive?

Ottumwa to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and San Diego?

San Diego is 2h behind Ottumwa. It is currently 5:38 AM in Ottumwa and 3:38 AM in San Diego.

Where does the Ottumwa to San Diego train arrive?

Ottumwa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to San Diego is 1807 miles. It takes approximately 29h 31m to drive from Ottumwa to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ottumwa to San Diego?

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Bus to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DSM - SAN
9h 9m
$271–1,136
Bus, bus to Omaha, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
10h 43m
$185–766
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
43h
$277–548
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
46h 57m
$717–1,547
Drive 1,796.8 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to San Diegocar 1,796.8 mi
29h 31m
$328–474

Ottumwa to San Diego by bus

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Distance: 1,534.6 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to San Diego via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 43h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to San Diego via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 57m.

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