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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 56m
    $168–686

  2. Fly to Omaha, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 30m
    $149–612

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    42h 28m
    $397–779

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $607–1,449

  5. Drive  1,829.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ottumwacar car 1,829.7 mi
    29h 3m
    $334–483

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 14m
    $170–628

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 10m
    $330–531

Seattle to Ottumwa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,583.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 45h 10m.

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