UT → IA · about 974 miles
Helper to Ottumwa train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Helper to Ottumwa. The fastest takes 25 hours 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:12 AM and the last at 6:22 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 25h 45m
- First train
- 6:12 AM
- Last train
- 6:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Helper Amtrak Station and arrives at Ottumwa Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:12 AM New | 9:07 AM +1 day | 25h 55m | Daily from Dec 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:22 AM | 9:07 AM +1 day | 25h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Helper Where you get off in Ottumwa The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Helper
- Helper Amtrak Station Map of Helper Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Ottumwa
Return trip: Ottumwa to Helper
Questions
How long is the train from Helper to Ottumwa?
The fastest direct train takes 25 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Helper to Ottumwa?
The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Helper to Ottumwa?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Helper?
Trains to Ottumwa leave from Helper Amtrak Station.