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How to get fromRochester to Dubuqueby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Dubuque by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    4h 48m
    $114–412

  2. Drive 164.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Rochester to Dubuquecar car 164.6 mi
    3h 38m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    5. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    14h 20m

  4. Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    5h 4m
    $142–626

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Dubuque via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Airport, Des Moines, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 14h 20m.

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