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How to get fromSacramento to Ottumwaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Ottumwa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 6m
    $185–598

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 45m
    $351–541

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    44h 44m
    $1,100–1,800

  4. Drive  1,760.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Ottumwacar car 1,760.6 mi
    28h 8m
    $312–450

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OAK - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 26m
    $227–798

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SMF - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 32m
    $308–754

Sacramento to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 41h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 44h 44m.

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