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

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Dubuque by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSEA - DBQ
    8h 28m
    $188–699

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    13h 2m
    $172–607

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
    6. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    42h 15m
    $215–809

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    2d 2h
    $267–2,318

  5. Drive 1,835.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Dubuquecar1,835.1 mi
    29h 43m
    $335–484

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    12h 15m
    $279–1,144

  7. 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)planeSEA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    14h 15m
    $226–990

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - 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
    13h 20m
    $195–570

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - 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
    13h 34m
    $199–696

  10. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    15h 19m
    $192–820

Seattle to Dubuque by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration42h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Dubuque, IA via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Madison in around 42h 15m.

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