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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Austin is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Smith and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Austin. However, there are services departing from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and arriving at Downtown Austin via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Austin?

The distance between Fort Smith and Austin is 418 miles. The road distance is 461.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Austin without a car is to bus via Oklahoma City which takes 12h 28m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Fort Smith to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Smith to Austin bus from?

Fort Smith to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot station.

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Austin?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Oklahoma City, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Fort Smith to Austin bus arrive?

Fort Smith to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Austin is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Fort Smith to Austin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Fort Smith to Austin?

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Fort Smith to Austin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Smith to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane FSM - AUS
4h 12m
$83–461
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane FSM - GRK
2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 44m
$68–347
Bus via Oklahoma City
1. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus
12h 28m
$97–176
Bus, train via Oklahoma City
1. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Fort Worthtrain
3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Austintrain
13h 57m
$171–357
Drive 458.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Austincar 458.8 mi
8h 5m
$84–121
Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane XNA - AUS
5h 37m
$115–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
13h 8m
$118–202
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Texarkanabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus West Memphis
14h 25m
$150–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Longview to Temple Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Temple Station to Austintrain
20h 13m
$192–365

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

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Distance: 415.8 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Downtown Austin via Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 12h 28m.

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