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How to get fromPortland to Alexandriaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Alexandria by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    8h 51m
    $232–515

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Alexandriabus bus
    31h 56m
    $344–492

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Alexandriataxi taxi
    36h 6m
    $567–1,121

  4. Drive  1,543.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Alexandriacar car 1,543.4 mi
    25h 2m
    $282–407

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane PDX - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    12h 8m
    $267–628

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    11h 53m
    $270–2,457

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,576.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Alexandria, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Alexandria via Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Alexandria in around 31h 56m.

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