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 6h 58m.

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 6h 36m 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 and train via Atlanta which takes 28h 22m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 29h 9m.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 4:31 PM in Gainesville and 3:31 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 244+ 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, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 47m
$198–972
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
6h 58m
$84–424
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
$167–512
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 25m
$287–1,245
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 36m
$206–982
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 11m
$200–965
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 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
29h 9m
$177–405

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

43Weekly Planes

7h 24mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest 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 47m

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

American Airlines and Delta 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, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 29h 9m.

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