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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeDSM - PDX
    4h 34m
    $281–1,224

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSUX - PDX
    6h 53m
    $174–728

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    43h 59m
    $182–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    2d 4h
    $296–640

  5. Drive 1,772.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar1,772.3 mi
    27h 37m
    $324–468

Iowa to Portland by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Denver, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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