Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Dubuque

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Dubuque by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    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 3m
    $117–475

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    44h 5m
    $446–692

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    2d 1h
    $1,196–1,821

  4. Drive  1,835.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Dubuquecar car 1,835.1 mi
    29h 28m
    $335–484

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SEA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 52m
    $127–480

  6. 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 Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 27m
    $418–503

Seattle to Dubuque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Seattle to Dubuque.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,635.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle to Dubuque via Spokane, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Madison in around 44h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There