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How to get fromMilwaukee to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, taxi or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMKE - PDX
    8h 16m
    $295–1,383

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    41h 40m
    $208–748

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    44h 32m
    $230–1,900

  4. Drive 2,004.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Portlandcar2,004.9 mi
    32h 17m
    $366–529

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeORD - PDX
    7h 56m
    $278–531

  6. Bus, taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi
    3. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeATW - PDX
    9h 48m
    $331–1,007

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMSN - PDX
    10h 39m
    $242–1,170

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMDW - PDX
    8h 37m
    $227–949

  9. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMKE - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
    10h 36m
    $241–1,098

Milwaukee to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 41h 40m.

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