What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

How far is it from Detroit to Fort Smith?

The distance between Detroit and Fort Smith is 814 miles. The road distance is 908.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 6m and costs $270 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Detroit to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Fort Smith bus from?

Detroit to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Detroit to Fort Smith is to bus via Nashville which takes 22h 31m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Detroit to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Detroit to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:23 PM in Detroit and 8:23 PM in Fort Smith.

Can I drive from Detroit to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Fort Smith is 908 miles. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Detroit to Fort Smith.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 61+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Detroit to Fort Smith - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Fort Smith by plane, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DTW - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 34m
$155–772
Fly Detroit to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DTW - FSM
7h 14m
$149–662
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
20h 6m
$278–554
Bus via Nashville
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
22h 31m
$188–324
Drive 903.1 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Fort Smithcar 903.1 mi
15h 41m
$165–239
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane CLE - FSM
10h 36m
$193–606
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
29h 3m
$278–355

Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

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Distance: 809.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Fort Smith via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 22h 31m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day.

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