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Des Moines to Portland

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$484.07
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$611.45

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$369.57

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$585.98
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
22h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from Boston to Portland
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Tukwila Amtrak to Portland
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
Ave. Duration:
38h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$267.51
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.06
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$53.26
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$70.65

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$108.70
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$184.78
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$130.43
Bus from Billings to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$195.65
Bus from Des Moines to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$108.70

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80

King County Metro

Phone:
+1 206-553-3000
Website:
kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
Bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Burien
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.07

Concord Coach Lines

Phone:
+1 800 639 3317
Website:
concordcoachlines.com/
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$52.23
Bus from Logan International Airport to Portland,
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$52.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Portland is to bus and train via Des Moines which costs $130.43 - $597.83 and takes 35h.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Portland is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Portland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Portland Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.

Is there a direct flight between Des Moines and Portland?

There are no direct flights between Des Moines and Portland. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 48m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Des Moines to Portland?

The distance between Des Moines and Portland is 1940 km. The road distance is 2265.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Portland without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 45m and costs $163.04 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Des Moines to Portland, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Portland bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Portland?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $206.52 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $521.74 and takes 35h 10m.

Where does the Des Moines to Portland bus arrive?

Des Moines to Portland bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?

Portland is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 18:51 in Des Moines and 19:51 in Portland.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Portland is 2266 km. It takes approximately 23h 28m to drive from Des Moines to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 251+ hotels available in Portland. Prices start at $66.77 per night.
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