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)DSM - XNA
4h 50m$203–826Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to FayettevilleJefferson 117 / ...
8h 45m$69–233Drive 409.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Springdale409.8 mi
6h 58m$75–108Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)DSM - FSM
- Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayetteville
6h 45m$173–729
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 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $200 - $850.
The distance between Des Moines and Springdale is 389 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 45m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Des Moines to Springdale, including transfers.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 8h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springdale is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Des Moines to Springdale.
There are 421+ hotels available in Springdale.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springdale, AR, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, 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 45m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fort Smith to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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