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 $140 - $210 and takes 13h 58m.

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 6h 8m and costs $150 - $800.

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 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Rochester?

The distance between Dubuque and Rochester is 753 miles. The road distance is 777.4 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 $190 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 Madison station.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 5:23 PM in Dubuque and 6:23 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Rochester is 777 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Dubuque to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 174+ 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), or bus (Flixbus)

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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
6h 8m
$159–790
Bus
cheapest
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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
21h 33m
$138–240
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
$199–425
Drive 772.8 mi
1. Drive from Dubuque to Rochestercar 772.8 mi
13h 58m
$141–204
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 20m
$209–996
Bus via Toronto
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 Rochesterbus
26h 35m
$156–295

Dubuque to Rochester by bus and train

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19h 56mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 748.3 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Rochester Bus Stop via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 33m.

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