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How to get fromPortland to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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
    6h 10m
    $373–1,593

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Amesbus bus
    41h 37m
    $201–702

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    44h 5m
    $522–1,173

  4. Drive 1,799 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,799 mi
    28h 26m
    $329–475

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PDX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    $283–823

Portland to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Iowa State University via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis, and Ames in around 41h 37m.

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