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How to get fromPortland to Grinnellby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    9h 45m
    $258–1,079

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PDX - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grinnellcar car
    11h 34m
    $137–538

  3. Bus

    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 Grinnellbus bus
    43h 25m
    $309–595

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    46h 13m
    $599–1,254

  5. Drive 1,824.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grinnellcar car 1,824.1 mi
    28h 41m
    $333–481

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 14m

Portland to Grinnell by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,550.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grinnell via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 43h 25m.

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