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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CID - PDX
    7h 57m
    $254–1,104

  2. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ALO - PDX
    10h 20m
    $154–668

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City 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
    2d

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 1,874 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Portlandcar car 1,874 mi
    30h 13m
    $342–494

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d.

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