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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    9h 55m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 58m
    $157–674

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d
    $211–1,589

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $219–542

  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
    10h 50m
    $189–809

  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 53m
    $396–1,703

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

    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
    11h 44m
    $178–691

  9. 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
    11h 36m
    $225–938

Portland to Iowa City by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest 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 Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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