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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    6h 31m
    $121–476

  2. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane PDX - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    7h 23m
    $103–449

  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
    41h 45m
    $362–560

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    43h 43m
    $1,074–1,638

  5. Drive  1,772.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar car 1,772.9 mi
    27h 45m
    $303–438

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane PDX - SUX
    6h 59m
    $119–459

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    6h 54m
    $143–513

  8. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PDX - OMA
    8h 26m
    $136–607

Portland to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,074Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,485 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Des Moines via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 41h 45m.

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