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How to get fromAmes to Portlandby shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Portland by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    8h 4m
    $235–893

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 25m
    $410–603

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    42h 59m
    $498–1,180

  4. Drive  1,792.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Portlandcar car 1,792.5 mi
    28h 31m
    $328–473

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FOD - PDX
    8h 20m
    $258–724

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    9h 57m
    $243–526

Ames to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,520.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 40h 25m.

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