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How to get fromIndependence to Dubuqueby bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Dubuque by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    11h 9m

  2. Drive 374.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Dubuquecar car 374.4 mi
    6h 40m
    $69–99

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    8h 53m
    $89–482

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MCI - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    8h 52m
    $127–726

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Drive from Milwaukee-Airport-MKE to Dubuquecar car
    8h 9m
    $169–945

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Independence to Dubuque. However, you can take the line 24 bus to East Village - Bay A, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Independence to Dubuque in around 6h 40m.

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