There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Arkansas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
3h 36m$162–802Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane MSP - LIT
6h 11m$118–572Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 1m$262–622Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Shell gas station - Little Rock, ARbus Milwaukee
25h 11m$219–262Drive 793.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Little Rockcar 793.5 mi
14h 32m$145–210Fly Rochester to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane RST - XNA
6h 21m$151–737Fly Duluth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DLH - XNA
6h 33m$161–702Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain
29h 13m$262–481
Minnesota to Arkansas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Arkansas is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Arkansas is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Arkansas. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at State Capitol via Airport Baggage Claim, Water & Chicago - Circle K, WalmartBaseline and River Cities. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Arkansas station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 1m.
The distance between Minnesota and Arkansas is 621 miles. The road distance is 798.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Arkansas without a car is to train which takes 23h 1m and costs $260 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Minnesota to Arkansas, including transfers.
Minnesota to Arkansas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Arkansas is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 23h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 25h 11m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Arkansas, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Union Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Rochester to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Arkansas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Minnesota to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Arkansas is 798 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Minnesota to Arkansas.
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