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How to get fromPortland to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 25m

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 25m
    $155–633

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 30m
    $223–752

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2d 5h
    $650–1,389

  5. Drive 1,883.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Iowa Citycar car 1,883.9 mi
    29h 40m
    $344–497

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PDX - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 33m
    $164–723

  7. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 58m
    $395–1,673

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 12m
    $245–983

  9. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane PDX - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 19m
    $157–674

Portland to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration45h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Iowa City via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 45h 30m.

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