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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Huntsville is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Huntsville is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 20m and costs $300 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Huntsville?

The distance between Des Moines and Huntsville is 415 miles. The road distance is 439.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Des Moines to Huntsville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Huntsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Huntsville is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Huntsville.

Where can I stay near Huntsville?

There are two+ hotels available in Huntsville.

Des Moines to Huntsville - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Huntsville by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, 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 to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DSM - XNA
2. Take the taxi from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Huntsvilletaxi
5h 20m
$308–1,071
Drive 436.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Huntsvillecar 436.7 mi
7h 38m
$80–116
Bus, shuttle, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Saint Louisbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle
4. Drive from Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville to Seymourcar
5. Take a shuttle bus from Seymour to Springfieldshuttle
6. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle
7. Drive from Branson - Casey's to Huntsvillecar
28h 10m
$330–461
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
2. Drive from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Huntsvillecar
8h 4m
$163–694

Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

110Weekly Planes

6hAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Huntsville.

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Distance: 412.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Huntsville. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), then take the taxi to Huntsville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Huntsville via Tulsa Bus Station, Saint Louis, St Louis International Airport, Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville, Seymour, Springfield, and Branson - Casey's in around 28h 10m.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Huntsvilleby plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Huntsville by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, taxi

Drive 436.7 mi

Bus, shuttle, drive

Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, drive