There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Springdale by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DSM - XNA
4h 46m$223–876Drive 409.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Springdalecar 409.8 mi
7h 3m$75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fayettevillebus Jefferson 117 / ...
8h 44m$143–198Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
- Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus
6h 56m$201–709
Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springdale is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Springdale. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Fayetteville via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Des Moines and Springdale is 388 miles. The road distance is 412.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springdale without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Des Moines to Springdale, including transfers.
Des Moines to Springdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 8h 44m.
Des Moines to Springdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springdale is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Springdale.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springdale, AR, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Springdale via Kansas City and Fayetteville in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fort Smith to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
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