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

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

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  1. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planePDX - ALO
    10h 32m
    $190–824

  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 Waterloobus
    9h 11m
    $180–758

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
    47h 58m
    $203–1,596

  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 Union Station to Des Moinesbus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
    2d 7h
    $246–577

  5. Drive 1,823.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Waterloocar1,823.2 mi
    29h 30m
    $333–481

Portland to Waterloo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Waterloo via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d 7h.

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