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How to get fromDes Moines to Portageby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $248–951

  2. Drive 298.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Portagecar car 298.7 mi
    5h 47m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 36m
    $155–229

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 7m
    $140–249

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h 33m
    $106–216

Des Moines to Portage by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Portage, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Portage via Saint Paul Union Depot and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h 36m.

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