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How to get fromIowa to Vancouverby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Vancouver 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
    6h 45m
    $214–877
  2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SUX - PDX
    6h 56m
    $137–581
  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 Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    43h 2m
    $615–1,289
  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 59m
    $316–612
  5. Drive 1,775 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Vancouvercar car 1,775 mi
    27h 49m
    $324–468
  6. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OMA - PDX
    8h 53m
    $149–659

Iowa to Vancouver by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Vancouver, WA, 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 vehicle from Des Moines to Broadway & 13th St via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 44h 59m.

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