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There are 5 ways to get from California to Dubuque by plane or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    6h 57m
    $226–784

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    8h 18m
    $166–677

  3. Drive 1,867.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Dubuquecar car 1,867.3 mi
    29h 25m
    $341–493

  4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    8h 13m
    $196–775

  5. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    9h 12m
    $175–723

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,622.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between California, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Dubuque. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Dubuque in around 29h 25m.

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