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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Ottumwa by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    4h 59m
    $209–974

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    7h 18m
    $105–468

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    28h 19m
    $146–708

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 51m
    $162–379

  5. Drive 1,250.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Ottumwacar car 1,250.4 mi
    22h
    $229–330

Boston to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 19m.

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