There are 9 ways to get from California to Arkansas by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LAX - XNA
5h 19m$168–713Fly San Diego International Airport to Texarkana Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane SAN - TXK
6h 39m$92–408Bus, train
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain
39h 24m$304–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
47h 32m$500–1,300Drive 1,650.6 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Little Rockcar 1,650.6 mi
25h 57m$302–436Fly San Diego International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane SAN - LIT
6h 31m$104–435Fly San Diego International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SAN - XNA
7h 1m$172–705Fly San Diego International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane SAN - TUL
- Drive from Tulsa-Airport-TUL to Bentonvillecar
6h 41m$152–734Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, drive
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane LAX - TUL
- Drive from Tulsa-Airport-TUL to Bentonvillecar
6h 51m$167–742
California to Arkansas by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Arkansas is to fly which costs $90 - $410 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from California to Arkansas is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $160 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 47h 32m.
The distance between California and Arkansas is 1404 miles. The road distance is 1660.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Arkansas without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 24m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from California to Arkansas, including transfers.
California to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Arkansas is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 47h 32m.
Arkansas is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 4:50 PM in California and 6:50 PM in Arkansas.
California to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Union Station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Arkansas, USA?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 47h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Texarkana Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Texarkana Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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