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How to get fromIowa to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DSM - GNV
    6h 59m
    $140–673

  2. Fly Quad City International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MLI - GNV
    8h 2m
    $89–444

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    25h 45m
    $184–395

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    46h 29m
    $488–1,088

  5. Drive 1,198 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Gainesvillecar car 1,198 mi
    21h 39m
    $219–316

  6. Fly Omaha to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane OMA - GNV
    8h 23m
    $145–755

  7. Fly Des Moines to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane DSM - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    5h 19m
    $168–701

  8. Bus via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    26h 9m
    $232–483

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Gainesville via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 45m.

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