What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Des Moines?

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 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Tukwila Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Portland to Des Moines?

The distance between Portland and Des Moines is 169 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $29 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portland to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Des Moines bus from?

Portland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Des Moines train from?

Portland to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Portland to Des Moines is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Portland to Des Moines bus arrive?

Portland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.

Where does the Portland to Des Moines train arrive?

Portland to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tukwila Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Portland to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Des Moines is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Portland to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or tram

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best
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus Greyhound US0502 / ...
3h 50m
$29–47
Drive 158.5 mi
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1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar 158.5 mi
2h 48m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Tukwila Amtraktrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 12m
$95–144
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 635 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2. Take the bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus
3h 14m
$179–329
Bus via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
3h 50m
$31–43
Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 635 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2. Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Angle Laketram
3. Take the bus from S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus
3h 47m
$282–392

Portland to Des Moines by bus and foot

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tukwila Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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