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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to fly which costs $80 - $430 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $170 - $850.

How far is it from Iowa to Gainesville?

The distance between Iowa and Gainesville is 1056 miles. The road distance is 1216.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $150 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Iowa to Gainesville, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 29h 10m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 12:13 AM in Iowa and 1:13 AM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Iowa to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Gainesville is 1216 miles. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Iowa to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 245+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Iowa to Gainesville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DSM - GNV
7h 16m
$170–823
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MLI - GNV
7h 52m
$84–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
29h 10m
$159–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
46h 29m
$246–726
Drive 1,209.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gainesvillecar 1,209.1 mi
21h 12m
$221–319
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane OMA - GNV
9h 24m
$155–805
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
3. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus
29h 15m
$171–488

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

38Weekly Planes

7h 25mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Gainesville.

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Distance: 1,050.3 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Gainesville via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 10m.

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