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How to get fromDes Moines to Arkansasby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Arkansas by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DSM - XNA
    4h 40m
    $208–871

  2. Drive 549.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Little Rockcar car 549.3 mi
    10h 38m
    $101–145

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    16h 27m
    $161–335

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    18h 15m
    $183–400

  5. Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane DSM - TXK
    4h 23m
    $128–584

  6. Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane DSM - LIT
    4h 43m
    $144–641

  7. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane DSM - FSM
    6h 31m
    $135–631

  8. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train
    18h 43m
    $209–454

Des Moines to Arkansas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) hourly.

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