There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Texarkana by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane DSM - TXK
4h 42m$129–636Drive 649.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Texarkanacar 649.5 mi
12h$119–172Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
13h 19m$156–227Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
13h 34m$178–251
Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Texarkana is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Texarkana is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Texarkana. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Texarkana via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Des Moines and Texarkana is 572 miles. The road distance is 653.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Texarkana without a car is to bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Des Moines to Texarkana, including transfers.
Des Moines to Texarkana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Texarkana is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 19m.
Des Moines to Texarkana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Texarkana is 653 miles. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Des Moines to Texarkana.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Texarkana, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Texarkana via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Texarkana in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Texarkana Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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