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How to get fromDes Moines to Hillsboroby plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Hillsboro by plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    7h 17m
    $132–576

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, tram

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FOD - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    9h 31m
    $130–578

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 8m
    $1,068–1,692

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 33m
    $355–531

  5. Drive  1,789.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Hillsborocar car 1,789.7 mi
    28h 13m
    $327–472

Des Moines to Hillsboro by bus, train, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,501.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to SE Baseline St & 2nd via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & NW 5th, and Sunset Transit Center in around 45h 33m.

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