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How to get fromDubuque to Portlandby car, plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to Portland by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CID - PDX
    8h 55m
    $198–874

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    47h 11m
    $250–644

  3. Drive 1,897.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Portlandcar car 1,897.2 mi
    31h 16m
    $347–501

  4. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MLI - PDX
    9h 12m
    $207–924

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    12h 12m
    $290–1,265

Dubuque to Portland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Portland. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, then take the vehicle to Oak/ SW 1st Ave station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque, IA to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Madison, Saint Paul Union Depot, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 47h 11m.

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