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How to get fromModesto to Dubuqueby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Modesto to Dubuque by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSFO - DBQ
    11h 43m
    $196–758

  2. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeOAK - CID
    3. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    13h 45m
    $174–621

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    47h 30m
    $212–455

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    2d 8h
    $261–753

  5. Drive 1,946.3 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Dubuquecar1,946.3 mi
    31h
    $356–514

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSMF - DBQ
    11h 29m
    $252–967

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSJC - DBQ
    14h 5m
    $226–856

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSMF - CID
    3. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    14h 22m
    $210–792

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSJC - CID
    3. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    15h 53m
    $194–731

  10. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSFO - MSP
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    5. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    17h 41m
    $196–796

  11. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSMF - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    17h 39m
    $412–905

Modesto to Dubuque by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration47h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Davenport in around 47h 30m.

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