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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Gainesville via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

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 26h 34m and costs $170 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Iowa to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Gainesville bus from?

Iowa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $460 and takes 26h 34m.

Where does the Iowa to Gainesville bus arrive?

Iowa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Champaign station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 4:48 PM in Iowa and 5:48 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Iowa to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Gainesville is 1216 miles. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Iowa to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 232+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Iowa to Gainesville - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (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 Des Moines to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)DSM - GNV
6h 17m
$250–1,223
Fly Quad City International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)MLI - GNV
8h 4m
$134–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to St Louis
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
26h 34m
$179–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
46h 33m
$304–1,182
Drive 1,209.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gainesville1,209.1 mi
21h 2m
$221–319
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)CID - GNV
7h 29m
$154–742
Fly Des Moines to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesville
5h 24m
$198–801
Fly Omaha to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)OMA - GNV
8h 43m
$255–1,205
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
29h 25m
$206–388
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
32h 10m
$191–402

Iowa to Gainesville by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

26h 34mAverage Duration

$179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,050.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 bus from Des Moines to Gainesville via Burlington, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station in around 26h 34m.

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