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There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Ottumwa by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATL - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    5h 20m
    $78–366

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 55m
    $134–250

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 52m
    $178–389

  4. Drive 798.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Ottumwacar car 798.8 mi
    14h 9m
    $146–211

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    5h 22m
    $80–368

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - 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
    7h 52m
    $184–524

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 31m
    $146–359

  8. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    21h 52m
    $179–357

Atlanta to Ottumwa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Ottumwa. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then drive to Ottumwa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 19h 55m.

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