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There are 3 ways to get from Dubuque to California by car or plane

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  1. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CID - SAN
    8h 14m
    $197–876

  2. Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Madison-Airport-MSNcar car
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSN - LAX
    7h 2m
    $154–638

  3. Drive 1,868 mi

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Los Angelescar car 1,868 mi
    29h 23m
    $341–493

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to California. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubuque to Los Angeles in around 29h 23m.

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