What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Rochester is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 14h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Rochester is to drive and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Dubuque and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, Cleveland and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Rochester?

The distance between Dubuque and Rochester is 753 miles. The road distance is 773.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dubuque to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Dubuque to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 56m and costs $360 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Rochester?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Dubuque to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubuque to Rochester bus from?

Dubuque to Rochester bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Dubuque station.

Where does the Dubuque to Rochester bus arrive?

Dubuque to Rochester bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 11:32 PM in Dubuque and 12:32 AM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Rochester is 774 miles. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Dubuque to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.

Dubuque to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Rochester by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (ROC)plane MLI - ROC
5h 55m
$168–838
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
21h 1m
$109–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
19h 56m
$369–585
Drive 769.3 mi
1. Drive from Dubuque to Rochestercar 769.3 mi
14h 2m
$132–190
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (ROC)plane MSN - ROC
8h 12m
$169–846
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
4. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus
27h
$160–240

Dubuque to Rochester by bus and train

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19h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 748.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Rochester Bus Stop via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, Cleveland, and Buffalo in around 21h 1m.

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