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How to get fromCalifornia to Fort Smithby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SAN - FSM
    6h 26m
    $150–715

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane LAX - FSM
    6h 44m
    $108–433

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    34h 21m
    $138–301

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    41h 53m
    $184–1,348

  5. Drive 1,496.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Smithcar car 1,496.6 mi
    23h 38m
    $274–395

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    7h 26m
    $184–689

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SNA - FSM
    8h 51m
    $123–516

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus bus
    2d 3h
    $240–1,744

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fort Smith via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 34h 21m.

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