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

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There are 5 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 23m
    $173–703

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L 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
    40h 44m

  3. Drive  1,508.3 mi

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

  4. 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
    12h 51m
    $279–746

  5. 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 29m
    $270–986

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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 - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 40h 44m.

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