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How to get fromDes Moines to Dubuqueby bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Dubuque by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    5h 22m

  2. Drive 185.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Dubuquecar car 185.7 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DSM - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    5h 23m
    $132–693

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 18m
    $127–692

Des Moines (DSM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Dubuque in around 3h 25m.

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