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How to get fromPhoenix to Ottumwaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Phoenix, bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 44m
    $152–634

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    36h 6m
    $884–1,435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 25m
    $346–516

  4. Drive  1,414.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Ottumwacar car 1,414.9 mi
    25h 24m
    $259–373

  5. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 29m
    $216–841

Phoenix to Ottumwa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$884Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,258 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 41h 25m.

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