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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    4h 39m
    $311–1,424

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    43h 59m
    $182–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 40m
    $209–745

  4. Drive 1,772.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar car 1,772.3 mi
    27h 45m
    $324–468

  5. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SUX - PDX
    9h 5m
    $194–828

Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and four 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, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 40h 40m.

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