There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DSM - FSM
4h 34m$125–581Drive 475.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Smithcar 475.1 mi
8h 2m$87–126Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
9h 11m$114–176Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MLI - FSM
6h 58m$99–452Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane OMA - FSM
7h 35m$110–563Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
9h 20m$131–183
Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Iowa and Fort Smith is 444 miles. The road distance is 477.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 9h 11m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Iowa to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Iowa to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 9h 11m.
Iowa to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Fort Smith is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Iowa to Fort Smith.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Fort Smith via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Omaha to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
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