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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Des Moines is to bus which costs $170 - $360 and takes 28h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Gainesville to Des Moines?

The distance between Gainesville and Des Moines is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 28h and costs $170 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Gainesville to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 28h.

Where does the Gainesville to Des Moines bus arrive?

Gainesville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 9:22 PM in Gainesville and 8:22 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Des Moines is 1219 miles. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Gainesville to Des Moines.

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

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GNV - DSM
6h 41m
$168–772
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
28h
$176–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
46h 12m
$486–1,058
Drive 1,211.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Des Moinescar 1,211.8 mi
21h 13m
$222–320
Bus to Jacksonville, fly
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAX - DSM
8h 46m
$178–789
Bus to Valdosta, fly
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Valdostabus
2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane VLD - DSM
8h 32m
$185–762
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
5h 30m
$197–800

Gainesville to Des Moines by bus

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Distance: 1,047.8 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h.

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