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The average bus between Des Moines and Portland takes 42h 55m and the fastest bus takes 37h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Des Moines to Portland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Des Moines and Portland. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Portland at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 42h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Portland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Portland, ME station via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown station and Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.
Des Moines to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
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The distance between Des Moines and Portland is 1917.5 km. The road distance is 2175 km.
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Portland, ME via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 35h 43m.
