There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Dubuque by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
7h 50m$76–99Drive 164.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Dubuquecar 164.6 mi
3h 38m$30–44Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- 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 51m$119–452
Rochester to Dubuque by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Dubuque via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Rochester and Dubuque is 298 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Rochester to Dubuque, including transfers.
Rochester to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Dubuque is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Rochester to Dubuque.
There are 66+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Dubuque via Madison in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Madison to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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