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Dubuque to Waterloo Bus Schedule
Bus from Dubuque to Waterloo: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Dubuque to Waterloo. Traveling by bus from Dubuque to Waterloo usually takes around 21 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 85 mi (138 km) |
| Shortest duration | 21h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $130.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Dubuque to Waterloo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dubuque to Waterloo. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 21h 40m | $130.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Dubuque to Waterloo from $130. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Dubuque to Waterloo and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Waterloo. In Dubuque, Burlington Trailways departs to Waterloo from 950 Elm St . In Waterloo, Burlington Trailways arrives at Waterloo .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Dubuque to Waterloo takes 21 hours and 40 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Dubuque to Waterloo
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 85 miles from Dubuque to Waterloo. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Dubuque to Waterloo. It leaves the station in Dubuque at 3:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 Waterloo?
Main arrival station: Waterloo
All buses from Dubuque arrive at one main station in Waterloo.
All bus stations in Waterloo:
Waterloo
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