There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to Fort Smith by plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane PHX - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 20m$185–572Fly Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane TUS - FSM
7h 35m$107–560Bus (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 55m$199–313Drive 1,138.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Fort Smithcar 1,138.1 mi
18h 11m$208–300Fly Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane PHX - FSM
6h 18m$109–352
Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith is to fly which costs $100 - $360 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 5h 20m 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 55m.
The distance between Arizona and Fort Smith is 1110 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 55m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $190 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 6h 18m.
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 12:59 PM in Arizona and 2:59 PM in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
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 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Tucson, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Albuquerque, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via El Paso, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tucson to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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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