There are 3 ways to get from Winona to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
10h 50m$93–140Drive 255.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Ottumwacar 255.3 mi
5h 30m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
11h 41m$320–500
Winona to Ottumwa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Winona St. University and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Winona to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Winona and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Winona and Ottumwa is 457 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Winona to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Winona to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona St. University station.
Winona to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winona station.
The best way to get from Winona to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winona to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona St. University to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Winona to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Winona to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Ottumwa is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Winona to Ottumwa.
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