There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Fort Smith by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Duluth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DLH - XNA
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
8h 36m$182–662Fly Duluth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane DLH - FSM
11h 26m$118–502Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
19h 6m$239–339Drive 869.9 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Fort Smithcar 869.9 mi
14h 22m$159–230Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
8h 14m$227–774Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane HIB - XNA
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
10h 31m$229–726Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane BRD - XNA
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
10h 38m$234–738Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Duluth to MSP Airportbus
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
20h 21m$241–342
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Fort Smith is to bus and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Fort Smith via Minneapolis, Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.
The distance between Duluth and Fort Smith is 828 miles. The road distance is 875 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 19h 6m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Duluth to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Duluth to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 19h 6m and costs $230 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $500 and takes 11h 26m.
Duluth to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Fort Smith is 875 miles. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Duluth to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Fort Smith via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Fort Smith in around 19h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Duluth to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 56+ hotels available in Fort Smith.



