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

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MLI - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $108–519

  2. Drive 323.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Washingtoncar car 323.6 mi
    6h 3m
    $60–86

  3. Drive, bus, train via Chicago

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Stationtrain train
    16h 45m

  4. Drive to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Milwaukee-Airport-MKEcar car
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $529–931

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    17h 54m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Washington, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Washington. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Washington Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Washington Station via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 45m.

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