Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ames

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    7h 56m
    $273–1,043

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    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 27m
    $253–683

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    42h 58m
    $632–1,289

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    45h 15m
    $348–649

  5. Drive 1,791.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Amescar car 1,791.5 mi
    28h 30m
    $327–473

Portland to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$632Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,519.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 45h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers