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How to get fromCalgary to Ottumwaby plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Ottumwa by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 38m
    $171–687

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane YYC - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    9h 37m
    $129–522

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    41h 46m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $756–1,217

  5. Drive  1,508.3 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Ottumwacar car 1,508.3 mi
    26h 11m
    $346–499

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

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYC - 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
    13h 5m
    $303–754

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 41m
    $305–1,089

Calgary to Ottumwa by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$756Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Ottumwa. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ankeny, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, then take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Lethbridge - University Transit Loop, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 41h 46m.

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