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

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Des Moines is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Dubuque to Des Moines?

The distance between Dubuque and Des Moines is 214 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Dubuque to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Des Moines is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dubuque to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 193+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Dubuque to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
6h 20m
Drive 185.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Des Moinescar 185.3 mi
3h 24m
$34–49
Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLI - DSM
5h 22m
$81–372
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CID - DSM
5h 25m
$82–372

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

62Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dubuque to Des Moines.

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, take the line 5 bus to GTC Bay 5, walk to GTC Bay 9, take the bus to Court St Transportation Center, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubuque to Des Moines in around 3h 24m.

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