There are 4 ways to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane FSM - CHA
5h 18m$114–476Drive 598 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Smith to Chattanoogacar 598 mi
10h 10m$110–158Bus
- Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
15h 9m$179–255Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane XNA - CHA
5h 17m$121–527
Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga is to drive and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Memphis Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Fort Smith and Chattanooga is 534 miles. The road distance is 601.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Fort Smith to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot station.
The best way to get from Fort Smith to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 9m.
Fort Smith to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Fort Smith. It is currently 6:49 AM in Fort Smith and 7:49 AM in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Chattanooga via Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 15h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Chattanooga is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Fort Smith to Chattanooga.
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