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California Museum of Photography
Museum on the UC Riverside campus with rotating exhibitions, California photography, and thought-provoking contemporary and historical art.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$913
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$913
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 d 21 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 d 21 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 19
1
Distance
2331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA will cost around $913 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $913.
It's difficult to get from Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA among Omio's users.
Distance: 1448 miles (2331 km)
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$349 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
25h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The table below shows live departures for Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 9:07 AM Ottumwa, IA | 45h03 | 6:10 AM Riverside, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Take a train from Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA and enjoy the approximately 1448 miles (2331 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 09:07, the last at 09:07.
Distance 1448 miles (2331 km) |
First train 9:07 AM |
Last train 9:07 AM |
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Most Ottumwa, IA to Riverside, CA trains use the Ottumwa Station to Riverside Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Ottumwa, IA and Riverside, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ottumwa Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Ottumwa Station.
ATMs are available at Ottumwa Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ottumwa Station.
Riverside Station is 3 km from Riverside city centre. Public transport options include:
Riverside Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Mission Inn Restaurant, The Salted Pig
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Riverside Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Riverside Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Riverside Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riverside Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riverside Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center.
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