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Get from Kansas City to Ottumwa
The journey takes about 11 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Kansas City, MO to Ottumwa: Trip Overview
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Based on 5562 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $128
Kansas City to Ottumwa Train
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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Ottumwa was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $111To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Ottumwa, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Kansas City to Ottumwa is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Ottumwa you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kansas City and Ottumwa compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kansas City to Ottumwa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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