There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Dubuque by plane, car, bus (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.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DCA - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
5h 34m$138–678Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
28h 26m$161–265Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
29h 6m$239–543Drive 853.8 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Dubuquecar 853.8 mi
15h 50m$156–226Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DCA - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
8h 28m$208–1,033Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
9h 31m$469–1,146
Fairfax to Dubuque by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Dubuque is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Dubuque is to fly and drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Dubuque via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Fairfax and Dubuque is 900 miles. The road distance is 858.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Fairfax to Dubuque, including transfers.
Fairfax to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dubuque is 1h behind Fairfax. It is currently 4:23 PM in Fairfax and 3:23 PM in Dubuque.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Dubuque is 859 miles. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Fairfax to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Dubuque via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 28h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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