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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Ottumwa by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    5h 33m
    $96–475

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Hawk Lot 1 to Ottumwacar car
    28h 24m
    $247–317

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 8m

  4. Drive 901.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Ottumwacar car 901.1 mi
    15h 37m
    $165–238

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    7h 39m
    $103–498

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Ottumwa. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then drive to Ottumwa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin History Center Station to Ottumwa via Tech Ridge Bay I, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, Omaha, NE, Iowa City, Clinton & Iowa, and Hawk Lot 1 in around 28h 24m.

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