There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Dubuque by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus
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Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
4h 6m$66–384Drive 241.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Dubuquecar 241.6 mi
4h 57m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
8h 30m$89–117Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
11h 13m$121–230Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
7h 8m$101–580Bus via Stadium Village Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
11h 40m$84–128
Saint Paul to Dubuque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Dubuque is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Dubuque is to fly and drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Dubuque via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Dubuque is 310 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Saint Paul to Dubuque, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Dubuque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Dubuque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Dubuque is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Saint Paul to Dubuque.
There are 65+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Dubuque via Madison in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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