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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Gainesville is to bus which costs $170 - $370 and takes 27h 30m.

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 $180 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Gainesville?

The distance between Iowa and Gainesville is 1056 miles. The road distance is 1205 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 27h 30m and costs $170 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 6h 30m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 27h 30m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 12:40 PM in Iowa and 1:40 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Iowa to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Gainesville is 1205 miles. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Iowa to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 253+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Iowa to Gainesville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Des Moines to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DSM - GNV
6h 30m
$160–723
Fly Quad City International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MLI - GNV
8h 7m
$94–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
27h 30m
$179–365
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 35m
$534–1,123
Drive 1,198 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gainesvillecar 1,198 mi
21h 39m
$219–316
Fly Des Moines to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar
5h 24m
$188–751
Fly Omaha to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane OMA - GNV
8h 29m
$145–655
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CID - GNV
10h 17m

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

37Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Gainesville.

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Distance: 1,050.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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