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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mena is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mena is to fly and drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $190 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Mena?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mena. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Mena via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Mena?

The distance between Des Moines and Mena is 572 miles. The road distance is 555.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Mena without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Des Moines to Mena, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Mena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Mena bus arrive?

Des Moines to Mena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Mena?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mena is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Des Moines to Mena.

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

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Where can I stay near Mena?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mena.

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Mena by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Menabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
10h 50m
$114–185
Drive 552.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Menacar 552.4 mi
9h 50m
$101–146
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
2. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Menabus
9h 17m
$167–679
Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane DSM - TXK
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
7h 36m
$168–646
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DSM - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Menacar
7h 31m
$195–861

Des Moines to Mena by bus

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10h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.1 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Mena via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 10h 50m.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Menaby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Mena by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive 552.4 mi

Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus

Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus

Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive