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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids. Traveling by bus from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids usually takes around 22 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 63 mi (101 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $128.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 2 | 22h 43m | $134.50 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids from $128. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Cedar Rapids. In Dubuque, Burlington Trailways departs to Cedar Rapids from 950 Elm St . In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways arrives at Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID) .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids takes 22 hours and 43 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Cedar Rapids in 20 hours and 15 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 22 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 63 miles from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Dubuque?
Main departure station: 950 Elm St
Most buses depart from the main station in Dubuque.
All bus stations in Dubuque:
950 Elm St
Where does the bus arrive in Cedar Rapids?
Main arrival station: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
All buses from Dubuque arrive at one main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
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