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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Ottumwa by plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    6h 40m
    $298–1,426

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    9h 16m
    $170–779

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $248–1,146

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Hawk Lot 1 to Ottumwacar car
    2d 9h
    $234–564

  5. Drive 1,823.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ottumwacar car 1,823.9 mi
    30h 10m
    $333–481

Portland to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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