What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to fly which costs $80 - $430 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to drive and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Gainesville to Iowa?

The distance between Gainesville and Iowa is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1218.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Gainesville to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Iowa?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 27h 20m.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 7:03 PM in Gainesville and 6:03 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Iowa is 1219 miles. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Gainesville to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 250+ hotels available in Iowa.

Gainesville to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GNV - DSM
6h 5m
$104–462
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane GNV - MLI
7h 17m
$84–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
27h 20m
$170–368
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2d
$452–988
Drive 1,211.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Des Moinescar 1,211.8 mi
21h 13m
$222–320
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Omaha (OMA)plane GNV - OMA
6h 54m
$276–1,332
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Des Moines
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
5h 41m
$127–510
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GNV - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
9h 31m
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
28h 22m
$238–519

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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6h 55mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,047.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 27h 20m.

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