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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Big Lake by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly 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 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 29m
    $187–448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    36h 12m
    $359–539

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    40h 52m
    $604–1,205

  4. Drive 1,633.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Big Lakecar car 1,633.8 mi
    26h 34m
    $299–431

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Big Laketaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $275–728

Portland to Big Lake by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Big Lake Park & Ride via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Billings, Minneapolis, and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G in around 36h 12m.

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