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How to get fromPortland to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    4h 59m
    $300–1,424

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    44h 50m
    $182–1,525

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    40h 5m
    $199–714

  4. Drive 1,772.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar car 1,772.9 mi
    27h 45m
    $324–468

Portland to Des Moines by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration40h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Des Moines via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 40h 5m.

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