There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane BHM - FSM
4h 39m$132–578Drive 519.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Fort Smithcar 519.3 mi
8h 18m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0610
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
11h 46m$118–187Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane BHM - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 29m$168–788Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane HSV - FSM
6h 20m$123–583
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Birmingham and Fort Smith is 463 miles. The road distance is 522.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Birmingham to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 11h 46m.
Birmingham to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Fort Smith is 522 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Birmingham to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Fort Smith via Memphis Bus Station and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
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