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How to get fromCalifornia to Arkansasby plane, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Arkansas by plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeLAX - XNA
    5h 19m
    $161–613

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Fayettevillebus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Clinton, ARbus
    4. Drive from Clinton, AR to Little Rockcar
    41h 27m
    $152–434

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    47h 29m
    $270–1,200

  4. Drive 1,650.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Little Rockcar1,650.6 mi
    25h 51m
    $302–436

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)planeSAN - TXK
    6h 29m
    $152–718

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)planeSAN - LIT
    6h 15m
    $168–725

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeSAN - XNA
    6h 35m
    $232–955

California to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration47h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Arkansas, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $270–1,200 and the journey takes 47h 29m.

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