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How to get fromGrand Forks to Dubuqueby plane, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GFK - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    8h 10m
    $85–381

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    6. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    19h 2m

  3. Drive 558.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Dubuquecar car 558.9 mi
    10h 16m
    $102–148

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GFK - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    6h 53m
    $133–695

  5. Bus, drive via Brainerd

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    6. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    21h 22m

  6. Bus, drive via Brainerd #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    6. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    22h 38m

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Forks to Dubuque. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Dubuque via Fargo, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 19h 2m.

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