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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CitybusChicago
    2d 4h
    $298–1,771

  3. 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 Iowa Citybus
    2d 5h
    $296–704

  4. Drive 1,883.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Iowa Citycar1,883.9 mi
    29h 31m
    $344–497

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)planePDX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
    9h 1m
    $361–1,491

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planePDX - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
    12h 40m
    $209–799

Portland to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Iowa City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 2d 5h.

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