There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Fort Smith by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
7h 39m$54–107Drive 286.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Fort Smithcar 286.4 mi
4h 23m$53–76Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MEM - FSM
6h 4m$98–561Fly to Boone County Airport, drive
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Boone County Airport (HRO)plane MEM - HRO
- Drive from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Fort Smithcar
5h 37m$204–686
Memphis (MEM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Fort Smith is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Memphis and Fort Smith is 344 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Memphis to Fort Smith, including transfers.
The best way to get from Memphis to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 6h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Fort Smith is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Memphis to Fort Smith.
There are 55+ hotels available in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Memphis to Boone County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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