What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $140 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

The distance between Des Moines and Fort Smith is 444 miles. The road distance is 477.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $50 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 9h 31m.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fort Smith is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Des Moines to Fort Smith.

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 56+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Des Moines to Fort Smith - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith by plane, bus, 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 Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
4h 47m
$145–731
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus Jefferson 117 / ...
9h 31m
$52–219
Drive 475.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Smithcar 475.1 mi
8h 2m
$87–126
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DSM - XNA
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
7h 1m
$261–1,147

Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Fort Smith.

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Distance: 441.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fort Smith via Kansas City and Fort Smith in around 9h 31m.

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