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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Ottumwa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)planePDX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus
    8h 31m
    $356–1,481

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planePDX - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Mt. Pleasantbus
    3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Ottumwabus
    11h 40m
    $206–808

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus
    47h 49m
    $212–1,610

  4. 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 Ottumwabus
    2d 4h
    $271–654

  5. Drive 1,823.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ottumwacar1,823.9 mi
    30h 3m
    $333–481

Portland to Ottumwa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ottumwa via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 4h.

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