What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $150 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Fort Smith?

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

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $60 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Iowa to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 9h 36m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Fort Smith?

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

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 52+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Iowa to Fort Smith - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
5h 5m
$155–731
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 36m
$61–231
Drive 475.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Smithcar 475.1 mi
8h 2m
$87–126
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MLI - FSM
9h 11m
$89–442
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane OMA - FSM
7h 10m
$140–713

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

28Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Fort Smith.

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Distance: 441.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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 vehicle from Des Moines to Fort Smith via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Fort Smith in around 9h 36m.

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