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Compare train and flight for Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €287 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €287, while a flight costs an average of €494.
Distance: 1536 miles (2473 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€336 Average price | €494 Average price | €287 Average price Cheapest | €309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
66h 40m Average total duration 66h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 60h 36m Average total duration 60h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 7.4 - 14.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA
Compare the available ways to get from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €336.
A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €494.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 36m.
Train takes on average 66h 40m.
Tickets start at around €336 compared to roughly €309 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€26. The journey takes 66h 10m versus 27h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA
How to get from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 PM 57h45 Ottumwa, IA 7:50 AM Seattle, WA €228 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 PM 57h45 Ottumwa, IA 7:50 AM Seattle, WA €228 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 PM 57h45 Ottumwa, IA 7:50 AM Seattle, WA €228 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €336.
A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €494.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 36m.
Train takes on average 66h 40m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottumwa, IA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Des Moines International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottumwa Station, Ottumwa, IA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottumwa, E Main St. / S Market St., IA and arrive in Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
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