IA → UT · about 1,017 miles
Ottumwa to Salt Lake City train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Ottumwa to Salt Lake City. The fastest takes 29 hours 18 minutes; every train leaves at 6:57 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 29h 18m
- Leaves at
- 6:57 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arrives at Salt Lake City. 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 | 11:15 PM +1 day | 29h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:57 PM | 11:28 PM +1 day | 29h 31m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ottumwa Where you get off in Salt Lake City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Ottumwa
Where the train stops in Salt Lake City
Return trip: Salt Lake City to Ottumwa
Questions
How long is the train from Ottumwa to Salt Lake City?
The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Ottumwa to Salt Lake City?
Every departure is at 6:57 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Ottumwa to Salt Lake City?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Ottumwa?
Trains to Salt Lake City leave from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.