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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    9h 11m
    $130–578

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    45h 3m
    $220–577

  3. Drive 1,835.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Dubuquecar car 1,835.1 mi
    29h 55m
    $335–484

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus
    12h 11m
    $279–1,221

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    2d 2h
    $228–1,805

Seattle to Dubuque by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Dubuque. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Dubuque, IA via Spokane Station, Spokane, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Madison in around 45h 3m.

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