There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Dubuque by bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Rochester
best- Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
13h 32m$122–201Drive 177.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Dubuquecar 177.2 mi
3h 12m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
13h 32m$145–200
Iowa State University to Dubuque by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Dubuque via Owatonna, Rochester and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Dubuque is 497 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Dubuque without a car is to bus via Rochester which takes 13h 32m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 13h 32m to get from Iowa State University to Dubuque, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Owatonna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Dubuque is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Iowa State University to Dubuque.
There are 65+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Dubuque via Ames, Owatonna, Rochester, and Madison in around 13h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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