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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Columbia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Smith and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Columbia?

The distance between Fort Smith and Columbia is 776 miles. The road distance is 878.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 14m and costs $200 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Fort Smith to Columbia, including transfers.

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

Fort Smith to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot station.

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Columbia?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 23h 14m.

Where does the Fort Smith to Columbia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Fort Smith. It is currently 3:34 PM in Fort Smith and 4:34 PM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Columbia is 879 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Fort Smith to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.

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Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Columbia (CAE)plane FSM - CAE
8h 6m
$269–1,211
Drive 873.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Columbiacar 873.7 mi
14h 11m
$160–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 14m
$204–348
Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Columbia (CAE)plane XNA - CAE
7h 59m
$344–1,413

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Columbia (CAE) flights

22Weekly Planes

9h 5mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 771.5 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Columbia (CAE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Sumter Laurel South via Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 14m.

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How to get fromFort Smith to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Fort Smith to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Drive 873.7 mi

Bus

Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly