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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 flight, with an average ticket price of €228 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 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 flight costs an average of €228, while a train costs an average of €491.
Distance: 1536 miles (2473 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€491 Average price | €228 Average price Cheapest | €309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
66h 36m Average total duration 66h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA:
A flight is €263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €491.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 66h 36m.
Tickets start at around €491 compared to roughly €309 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-182.16. The journey takes 66h 6m 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.
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How to get from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:01 PM9h35Ottumwa, IA7:36 AMSeattle, WA€2001One-way0 transfers
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- 10:01 PM9h35Ottumwa, IA7:36 AMSeattle, WA€2001One-way0 transfers
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- 10:01 PM9h35Ottumwa, IA7:36 AMSeattle, WA€2001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA:
A flight is €263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottumwa, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average €491.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 66h 36m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
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