There are 2 ways to get from Branson to Fort Smith by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Branson to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Branson to Fort Smith is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Branson to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Branson and Fort Smith is 516 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Branson to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Branson to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Branson to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Branson to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branson to Fort Smith is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Branson to Fort Smith.
There are 53+ hotels available in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Branson to Fort Smith via Branson / Hollister, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 10h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
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