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How to get fromDenver to Ottumwaby plane, car, train (Amtrak) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Ottumwa by plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEN - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    5h 16m
    $85–403
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 8m
    $170–390
  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Drive from Hawk Lot 1 to Ottumwacar car
    18h 22m
    $145–259
  4. Drive 721.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Ottumwacar car 721.3 mi
    12h 47m
    $132–191
  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEN - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    5h 41m
    $97–426
  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DEN - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ottumwacar car
    6h 59m
    $100–430

Denver to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–390 and the journey takes 13h 8m.

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