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

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    9h 59m
    $108–466

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station 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 28m
    $423–951

  3. Drive 1,508.4 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Ottumwacar car 1,508.4 mi
    26h 15m
    $346–499

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYC - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    10h 7m
    $110–469

  5. 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
    14h 36m
    $230–674

  6. Bus, drive, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    41h 51m
    $366–879

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then drive to Ottumwa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via City Centre - 8 St S, Southgate Station, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 41h 28m.

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