What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Girardeau and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Cape Girardeau and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

The distance between Cape Girardeau and Fort Smith is 512 miles. The road distance is 401.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith bus from?

Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cape Girardeau station.

Bus or fly from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith.

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

Book your Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are two+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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best
1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
10h 25m
$120–179
Drive 399.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smithcar 399.1 mi
7h 19m
$71–102
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane STL - FSM
7h 54m
$168–506
Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane CGI - FSM
4h 41m
$141–588
Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane CGI - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 52m
$187–848

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.4 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Cape Girardeau, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith via Cape Girardeau, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) twice daily.

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How to get fromCape Girardeau to Fort Smithby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cape Girardeau to Fort Smith by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Drive 399.1 mi

Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive