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How to get fromDubuque to Californiaby car, plane, bus, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to California by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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
    7h 54m
    $187–826

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

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    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSN - LAX
    10h 12m
    $178–726

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $236–1,708

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $211–728

  5. Drive 1,868 mi

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

Dubuque to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque, IA to Los Angeles Union Station via Madison, 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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