There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Portland by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
6h 20m$365–1,593Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
41h 47m$206–719Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
43h 16m$521–1,296Drive 1,797.9 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Portlandcar 1,797.9 mi
28h 25m$329–474
Iowa State University to Portland by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Portland is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 28h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Portland is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $360 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 47m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Portland is 1530 miles. The road distance is 1808.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 41h 47m and costs $200 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Iowa State University to Portland, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Portland is 2h behind Iowa State University. It is currently 9:47 PM in Iowa State University and 7:47 PM in Portland.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Portland is 1808 miles. It takes approximately 28h 25m to drive from Iowa State University to Portland.
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, and Spokane Station in around 41h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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