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Ottumwa to Colfax train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Ottumwa to Colfax. The fastest takes 43 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 6:57 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 43h 53m
- Leaves at
- 6:57 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arrives at Colfax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:57 PM | 12:50 PM +2 day | 43h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:57 PM | 1:11 PM +2 day | 44h 14m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ottumwa Where you get off in Colfax The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Ottumwa
Where the train stops in Colfax
Return trip: Colfax to Ottumwa
Questions
How long is the train from Ottumwa to Colfax?
The fastest direct train takes 43 hours 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Ottumwa to Colfax?
Every departure is at 6:57 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Ottumwa to Colfax?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Ottumwa?
Trains to Colfax leave from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.