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How to get fromPortage to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    4h 22m
    $240–893

  2. Drive 298.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Des Moinescar car 298.7 mi
    5h 46m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    9h 51m
    $182–243

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portage to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 27m
    $140–243

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Portage to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    11h 2m
    $110–228

Portage to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Des Moines via Wisconsin Dells and St. Paul in around 9h 51m.

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