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How to get fromAmes to Portlandby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Portland by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    6h 12m
    $295–1,193

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    43h 9m
    $549–1,182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    44h 45m
    $337–657

  4. Drive 1,792.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Portlandcar car 1,792.5 mi
    28h 31m
    $328–473

Ames to Portland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 44h 45m.

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