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How to get fromDes Moines to Portland Airport (PDX)by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    5h 37m
    $208–871

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    8h 24m
    $137–574

  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
    44h 41m
    $618–1,392

  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
    44h 50m
    $352–648

  5. Drive 1,767.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Portland Airport (PDX)car car 1,767.6 mi
    27h 42m
    $323–466

  6. Bus to Omaha, fly

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OMA - PDX
    9h 43m
    $162–691

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MCI - PDX
    9h 32m
    $200–536

  8. Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CID - PDX
    12h 3m

Des Moines to Portland Airport (PDX) by bus, train, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,474.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Union Station in around 44h 50m.

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