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How to get fromRaleigh to Dubuqueby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeRDU - DBQ
    6h 13m
    $129–587

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeRDU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 18m
    $128–533

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    30h 21m
    $169–436

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    32h 55m
    $226–1,335

  5. Drive 967.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Dubuquecar967.2 mi
    17h
    $177–255

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeRDU - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    12h 5m
    $171–901

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeRDU - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    11h 21m
    $142–552

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    11h 38m
    $188–547

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    11h 24m
    $148–573

  10. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeCLT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    12h 6m
    $149–501

  11. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeCLT - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    13h 47m
    $177–839

Raleigh to Dubuque by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration30h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

American Airlines and Key Lime fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 30h 21m.

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