There are 7 ways to get from Mesa to Dubuque by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane PHX - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
6h 22m$126–374Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane AZA - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
6h 35m$118–526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff 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
46h 5m$481–1,118Bus
- Take the bus from Tempe to Las Vegas Stripbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver 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
2d 8h$391–619Drive 1,561.8 mi
- Drive from Mesa to Dubuquecar 1,561.8 mi
27h 36m$285–412Fly Phoenix to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PHX - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
9h 36m$176–729Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane AZA - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
6h 33m$118–575
Mesa to Dubuque by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Dubuque is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $380 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Dubuque is to fly and drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from University Dr & Mesa Dr and arriving at Dubuque via Tempe, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Mesa and Dubuque is 1351 miles. The road distance is 1570.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Dubuque without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 5m and costs $480 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Mesa to Dubuque, including transfers.
Mesa to Dubuque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.
Mesa to Dubuque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Las Vegas Strip station.
Dubuque is 2h ahead of Mesa. It is currently 5:40 AM in Mesa and 7:40 AM in Dubuque.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Dubuque is 1571 miles. It takes approximately 27h 36m to drive from Mesa to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to Dubuque via University Dr & Rural Rd, Tempe, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Phoenix to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Phoenix to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Las Vegas Strip
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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