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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)plane plane PDX - ALO
    8h 30m
    $190–824

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar car
    8h 20m
    $164–720

  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 Waterloobus bus
    2d 1h
    $209–1,561

  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 Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    2d 7h
    $234–499

  5. Drive 1,823.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Waterloocar car 1,823.3 mi
    29h 40m
    $333–481

Portland to Waterloo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 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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