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Sacramento to Ottumwa train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Ottumwa. The fastest takes 44 hours 44 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:13 AM and the last at 10:23 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 44h 44m
- First train
- 10:13 AM
- Last train
- 10:23 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:13 AM New | 9:07 AM +2 day | 44h 54m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:23 AM | 9:07 AM +2 day | 44h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Ottumwa The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Ottumwa
Return trip: Ottumwa to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Ottumwa?
The fastest direct train takes 44 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Ottumwa?
The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:23 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Ottumwa?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Ottumwa leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.