There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane PHX - FSM
6h 53m$99–432Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
25h 50m$176–343Drive 1,138.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Fort Smithcar 1,138.1 mi
18h 11m$208–300Fly Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane PHX - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 33m$185–572Fly Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane TUS - FSM
7h 6m$117–560
Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 25h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Phoenix Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
The distance between Arizona and Fort Smith is 1031 miles. The road distance is 1144.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 25h 50m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Arizona to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Arizona to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 25h 50m.
Arizona to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Fort Smith is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 3:23 PM in Arizona and 5:23 PM in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Fort Smith via Buckeye Rd & 24th St, Phoenix Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Tucson, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via El Paso, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Albuquerque, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Fort Smith is 1145 miles. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Arizona to Fort Smith.
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