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How to get fromPortland to Grand Forksby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Grand Forks by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane PDX - GFK
    7h 45m
    $119–473

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    47h 27m
    $1,095–1,677

  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 Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    2d 8h
    $474–735

  4. Drive  1,457.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grand Forkscar car 1,457.4 mi
    25h 33m
    $266–385

  5. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane PDX - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $243–613

  6. Fly to Devils Lake Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL)plane plane PDX - DVL
    2. Take the taxi from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $243–623

  7. Fly to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane plane PDX - YWG
    2. Drive from Winnipeg-Airport-YWG to Grand Forkscar car
    10h 35m
    $123–473

Portland to Grand Forks by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,095Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grand Forks via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 2d 8h.

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