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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $95 - $430.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Des Moines?

The distance between Fort Smith and Des Moines is 443 miles. The road distance is 477.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $50 - $230.

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

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

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $230 and takes 9h 13m.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Des Moines is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Fort Smith to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fort Smith to Des Moines 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 from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FSM - DSM
4h 47m
$99–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
9h 13m
$53–221
Drive 474.6 mi
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Des Moinescar 474.6 mi
8h
$87–126
Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane XNA - DSM
7h 14m
$166–607

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

20Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 440.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Des Moines via Fort Smith and Kansas City in around 9h 13m.

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