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How to get fromIowa State University to Portlandby shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Portland by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeDSM - PDX
    8h 29m
    $315–1,293

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    43h 16m
    $181–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    39h 57m
    $198–699

  4. Drive 1,797.9 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Portlandcar1,797.9 mi
    28h 16m
    $329–474

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMSP - PDX
    9h 30m
    $423–746

Iowa State University to Portland by foot and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Ames, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 39h 57m.

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