What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Washington is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Washington is to drive and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Washington Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Washington?

The distance between Ottumwa and Washington is 1008 miles. The road distance is 939.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Washington without a car is to train which takes 24h 2m and costs $270 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ottumwa to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Washington train from?

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

Train or bus from Ottumwa to Washington?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Washington is to train which takes 24h 2m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 26h 35m.

Where does the Ottumwa to Washington bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 10:13 AM in Ottumwa and 11:13 AM in Washington.

Where does the Ottumwa to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Washington is 940 miles. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Ottumwa to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to Washington?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottumwa to Washington by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
6h 32m
$231–1,085
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BRL - DCA
5h 31m
$134–670
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 Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
24h 2m
$274–612
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
26h 35m
$161–279
Drive 934.3 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Washingtoncar 934.3 mi
16h 46m
$171–247

Ottumwa to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,002.4 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Washington Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 26h 35m.

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