What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Iowa is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 27h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $300 - $1,500.

How far is it from Portland to Iowa?

The distance between Portland and Iowa is 1494 miles. The road distance is 1783.2 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 40h 10m and costs $200 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Iowa?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Portland to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Portland to Iowa?

The best way to get from Portland to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $300 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $750 and takes 40h 10m.

What is the time difference between Portland and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 4:19 AM in Portland and 6:19 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Portland to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Iowa is 1783 miles. It takes approximately 27h 45m to drive from Portland to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

Portland to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
4h 59m
$300–1,424
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)plane PDX - SUX
7h 43m
$164–729
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
6. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
40h 10m
$207–725
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
44h 56m
$190–1,538
Drive 1,772.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar 1,772.9 mi
27h 45m
$324–468
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane PDX - OMA
6h 40m
$268–1,233

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

43Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portland to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,485 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Iowa, 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, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 40h 10m.

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