There are 3 ways to get from Dubuque to Iowa State University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
13h 37m$142–205Drive 176.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dubuque to Iowa State Universitycar 176.7 mi
3h 12m$33–47Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus
14h 38m$136–191
Dubuque to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Ames via Madison and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Dubuque and Iowa State University is 584 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dubuque to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Dubuque to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Dubuque to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Dubuque station.
Dubuque to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Iowa State University is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Dubuque to Iowa State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dubuque to Iowa State University via Madison, St. Paul, and Ames in around 13h 37m.
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Dubuque to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Badger Bus
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