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How to get fromDallas to Ottumwaby plane, car, train, bus, shuttle or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    6h 5m
    $73–356

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas 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
    24h 54m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 12m

  4. Drive 705.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Ottumwacar car 705.7 mi
    12h 34m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    6h 21m
    $80–369

  6. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DFW - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Lancastershuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Ottumwataxi taxi
    7h 59m
    $237–555

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

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - 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
    9h 4m
    $179–549

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Ottumwa. However, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Airport Station, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then drive to Ottumwa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Springfield, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 24h 54m.

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