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How to get fromLittle Rock to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Little Rock to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LIT - DSM
    4h 42m
    $163–740

  2. Drive 549.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Little Rock to Des Moinescar car 549.2 mi
    10h 39m
    $101–145

  3. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    17h 16m
    $148–314

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    18h 59m
    $176–377

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 41m
    $197–295

  6. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 23m
    $195–429

Little Rock to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from River Cities to Des Moines via WalmartBaseline, Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR, Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX, Texarkana, and Kansas City in around 18h 41m.

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