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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 22h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $200 - $1,000.

How far is it from Iowa to Jacksonville?

The distance between Iowa and Jacksonville is 1043 miles. The road distance is 1184.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 26h 55m and costs $190 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Iowa to Jacksonville, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Jacksonville?

The best way to get from Iowa to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 26h 55m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Jacksonville?

Jacksonville is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 12:04 AM in Iowa and 1:04 AM in Jacksonville.

Can I drive from Iowa to Jacksonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Jacksonville is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Iowa to Jacksonville.

Where can I stay near Jacksonville?

There are 386+ hotels available in Jacksonville.

Iowa to Jacksonville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane DSM - JAX
4h 13m
$209–974
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MLI - JAX
8h 19m
$113–605
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 Jacksonvillebus
26h 55m
$194–460
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
44h 1m
$505–1,073
Drive 1,177.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar 1,177.5 mi
22h 14m
$215–311
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
46h 21m
$530–1,138

Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

67Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Jacksonville.

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Distance: 1,037 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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