There are 3 ways to get from Winona to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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$158–352Drive 255.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Ottumwacar 255.3 mi
5h 30m$47–68Bus
- 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
11h 50m$80–140
Winona to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 11h 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 589 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Ottumwa without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $150 - $360.
It takes approximately 11h 41m 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 train which takes 11h 41m and costs $150 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 50m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winona St. University to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 11h 50m.
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
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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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