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Routes20
Trips per day26
train lines2
Stations1

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What train companies travel to Ottumwa, Iowa?

Located in Iowa, Ottumwa is accessible by train from 20 other cities. You can choose from 26 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Ottumwa on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Ottumwa are also available.

Train companies serving Ottumwa

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak811d 7h 47m$232.66
Amtrak California Zephyr2016h 1m$136.22
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • Amtrak California Zephyr is one of the longest train routes in the United States, spanning from Chicago to Emeryville. With views of the Colorado and Mississippi rivers, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Rockies, it highlights some of the most stunning views the US has.

Which train carrier has the best service to Ottumwa?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Ottumwa by train with Amtrak California Zephyr giving them a 4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak California Zephyr had the most comfortable train service to Ottumwa taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak California Zephyr offers. They rate Amtrak California Zephyr a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Ottumwa punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak California Zephyr has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Ottumwa, rating them a 3.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$10.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Ottumwa, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Ottumwa. In the last month, trains from Mt Pleasant to Ottumwa had the lowest average price at $10.00.

The main train station in Ottumwa is 210 W Main St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Ottumwa.

Among train travelers Ottumwa is the second most popular destination in the region. It also ranks number 418 in United States. Ottumwa has the second most number of destinations in Iowa that are connected to Ottumwa by train service. Each day 20 direct train schedules arrive in the Ottumwa.
The population of Ottumwa is 24624. Ottumwa ranks number 3 in terms of population in Iowa and number 343 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Ottumwa range from $10 for a short trip to Ottumwa, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Ottumwa starts at , and a longer trip by train to Ottumwa can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $17.
Traveling by train to Ottumwa is very popular with couples traveling to get away for some time together to enjoy the best that Ottumwa has to offer. The affordable ticket prices leave plenty of cash for some romantic treats.
The closest train station to the city center of Ottumwa is 210 W Main St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 210 W Main St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Ottumwa. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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