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How to get fromPortland to Burlingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Burlington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    8h 23m
    $119–487

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PDX - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 8m
    $115–501

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    2d
    $509–740

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $1,427–2,160

  5. Drive  1,899 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Burlingtoncar car 1,899 mi
    31h 31m
    $325–469

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PDX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    11h 26m

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $367–581

Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,660.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Burlington. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pasco Bus Stop, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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