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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)planePDX - DSM
    5h
    $280–1,224

  2. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)planePDX - SUX
    7h 5m
    $164–679

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    44h 49m
    $184–1,553

  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
    2d 2h
    $260–637

  5. Drive 1,772.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar1,772.9 mi
    27h 37m
    $324–468

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)planePDX - OMA
    6h 31m
    $268–1,133

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planePDX - CID
    8h 31m
    $174–743

Portland to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Iowa, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Des Moines via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 2h.

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