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How to get fromDubuque to Spencerby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubuque to Spencer by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    14h 22m
    $277–360

  2. Drive  272.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Spencercar car 272.8 mi
    5h 23m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    14h 26m
    $269–343

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  • Distance: 593.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Spencer, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Spencer. However, you can take the bus to Madison, take the bus to Minneapolis Bus Station, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubuque to Spencer in around 5h 23m.

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