What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Portland is to drive and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Portland is to drive and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Portland. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 40m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Portland?

The distance between Waterloo and Portland is 1637 miles. The road distance is 1832.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 47h 40m and costs $340 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Portland?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Waterloo to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Portland bus from?

Waterloo to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo to Portland?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Portland is to bus which takes 47h 40m and costs $340 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Waterloo to Portland bus arrive?

Waterloo to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Portland?

Portland is 2h behind Waterloo. It is currently 9:08 PM in Waterloo and 7:08 PM in Portland.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Portland is 1833 miles. It takes approximately 29h 18m to drive from Waterloo to Portland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo to Portland?

Book your Waterloo to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 888+ hotels available in Portland.

Waterloo to Portland - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo to Portland by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane CID - PDX
7h 49m
$124–570
Drive to Rochester, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RST - PDX
8h 32m
$123–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
47h 40m
$340–551
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
2d
$1,062–1,699
Drive 1,822.1 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo to Portlandcar 1,822.1 mi
29h 18m
$333–481
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ALO - PDX
9h 8m
$153–627
Drive to Mason City, fly
1. Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MCW - PDX
10h 7m
$149–626
Bus to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
11h 24m
$240–995

Waterloo to Portland by bus

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47h 40mAverage Duration

$340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,627.6 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 47h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day.

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