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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to fly which costs $85 - $450 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to drive and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Iowa?

The distance between Gainesville and Iowa is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 26h 51m and costs $220 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Gainesville to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Iowa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Iowa?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 26h 51m.

Where does the Gainesville to Iowa bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 1:10 AM in Gainesville and 12:10 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 240+ hotels available in Iowa.

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There are 10 ways to get from Gainesville to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GNV - DSM
5h 57m
$110–484
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane GNV - MLI
7h 14m
$88–444
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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
26h 51m
$228–372
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 17m
$930–1,519
Drive 1,211.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Des Moinescar 1,211.8 mi
21h 13m
$222–320
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GNV - CID
6h 33m
$132–502
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Omaha (OMA)plane GNV - OMA
6h 5m
$156–682
Bus to Orlando, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Omaha (OMA)plane MCO - OMA
6h 56m
$176–671
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Des Moines
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
5h 28m
$133–532
Bus, train via Atlanta
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 train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
29h 17m
$338–542

Gainesville to Iowa by bus

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26h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,047.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 26h 51m.

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