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How to get fromPortland to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    8h 31m
    $105–445

  2. 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 Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    45h 54m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d

  4. Drive  1,875.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,875.3 mi
    30h 10m
    $343–495

Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to GTC Bay 9 via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 45h 54m.

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