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How to get fromWinona to Ottumwaby bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Winona to Ottumwa by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 25m
    $90–167

  2. Drive 255.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winona to Ottumwacar car 255.3 mi
    5h 30m
    $47–68

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    11h 41m
    $191–391

Winona to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Winona to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 41m.

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