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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Grinnell by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)planePDX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    8h 1m
    $352–1,471

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planePDX - CID
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus
    10h 41m
    $201–798

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    47h 13m
    $206–1,606

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    2d 4h
    $287–684

  5. Drive 1,824.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grinnellcar1,824.1 mi
    28h 32m
    $333–481

  6. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)planeEUG - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    12h 8m
    $458–1,847

Portland to Grinnell by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grinnell via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 2d 4h.

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