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 $85 - $450 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $200 - $1,000.

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 26h 35m and costs $230 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 5h 54m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 4:33 PM in Gainesville and 3:33 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 14m to drive from Gainesville to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 246+ 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
5h 54m
$208–972
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 4m
$88–444
Bus
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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
26h 35m
$235–483
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
46h 21m
$488–1,089
Drive 1,211.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Des Moinescar 1,211.8 mi
21h 14m
$222–320
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Omaha (OMA)plane GNV - OMA
6h 40m
$226–1,032
Bus to Orlando, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Omaha (OMA)plane MCO - OMA
7h 1m
$228–888
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
10h 18m
Bus via Gainesville
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 Des Moinesbus
27h 11m
$186–392

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

54Weekly Planes

6h 34mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,047.8 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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 - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 26h 35m.

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