What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville is to bus which costs $200 - $380 and takes 27h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Gainesville via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Gainesville?

The distance between Des Moines and Gainesville is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1205 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $200 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Des Moines to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Gainesville bus from?

Des Moines to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $380 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Des Moines to Gainesville bus arrive?

Des Moines to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:27 PM in Des Moines and 2:27 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Gainesville is 1205 miles. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Des Moines to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Gainesville?

Book your Des Moines to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 263+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DSM - GNV
5h 55m
$170–773
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 5m
$201–378
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 30m
$564–1,220
Drive 1,198 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gainesvillecar 1,198 mi
21h 40m
$219–316
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DSM - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 56m
$189–792
Fly to Valdosta, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Valdosta (VLD)plane DSM - VLD
2. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesvillebus
7h 51m
$187–766
Fly 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 27m
$198–801

Des Moines to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 1,050.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, 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 bus from Des Moines to Gainesville via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 5m.

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