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How to get fromPortland to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 3m
    $373–1,593

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    41h 30m
    $201–702

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    43h 57m
    $522–1,173

  4. Drive 1,791.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Amescar car 1,791.5 mi
    28h 51m
    $327–473

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PDX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $283–833

Portland to Ames by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ames via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 41h 30m.

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