There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Moline by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
3h 33m$126–190Drive, bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Hawk Lot 1car
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 47m$24–40Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Ottumwa to Molinecar 126.7 mi
3h$24–34Train, taxi via SouthPark Mall Shelter
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
4h 15m$122–181
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Moline is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Moline is to drive which takes 3h and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Ottumwa and Moline is 161 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Moline without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ottumwa to Moline, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Moline is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ottumwa to Moline.
There are 97+ hotels available in Moline.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ottumwa to Moline. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Moline. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ottumwa to Moline Center Station via Hawk Lot 1, Macbride Hall, and Iowa City in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $95–130
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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