There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Oregon by 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.
Fly to Portland International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
4h 39m$281–1,324Fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane DSM - MFR
7h 21m$199–961Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines 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
42h 30m$217–740Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
43h 59m$532–1,320Drive 1,772.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar 1,772.3 mi
27h 45m$324–468
Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oregon is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 27h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Oregon is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $280 - $1,400.
The distance between Iowa and Oregon is 1495 miles. The road distance is 1782.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oregon without a car is to bus which takes 42h 30m and costs $210 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Iowa to Oregon, including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oregon is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $280 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $750 and takes 42h 30m.
Oregon is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 9:07 AM in Iowa and 7:07 AM in Oregon.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Oregon is 1783 miles. It takes approximately 27h 45m to drive from Iowa to Oregon.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Oregon.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Oregon, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 42h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- 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 Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- 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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