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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Ottumwacar car
    9h 7m
    $251–1,129

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ottumwacar car
    9h 27m
    $123–522

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Denver to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    45h 38m
    $476–940

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $655–1,439

  5. Drive 1,840 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ottumwacar car 1,840 mi
    29h 7m
    $336–485

Seattle to Ottumwa by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration45h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

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

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