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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    4h 39m
    $231–974

  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)plane plane SUX - PDX
    6h 32m
    $184–778

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 5m
    $326–630

  4. Bus, train

    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
    $564–1,200

  5. Drive 1,772.3 mi

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

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Portland, OR, 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, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 43h 5m.

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