There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Des Moines by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 50m$54–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
4h 1m$29–53Drive 158.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar 158.5 mi
2h 48m$29–42Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 635 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus
3h 32m$142–342Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 635 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Angle Laketram
- Take the bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus
3h 44m$862–1,712
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Kent Des Moines via Federal Way Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Portland and Des Moines is 159 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Des Moines without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portland to Des Moines, including transfers.
Portland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–1,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to Angle Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Portland to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Des Moines is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Portland to Des Moines.
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