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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Lafayette is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Smith and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Fort Smith Van Buren and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Lafayette?

The distance between Fort Smith and Lafayette is 390 miles. The road distance is 459.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Fort Smith to Lafayette, including transfers.

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

Fort Smith to Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fort Smith Van Buren station.

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Fort Smith to Lafayette bus arrive?

Fort Smith to Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Texarkana station.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Lafayette is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Fort Smith to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 192+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane FSM - LFT
4h 33m
$83–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
13h 12m
$110–186
Drive 457.1 mi
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Lafayettecar 457.1 mi
8h 40m
$84–121
Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane XNA - LFT
5h 20m
$115–503

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

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Distance: 387.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Lafayette Transit System via Fort Smith Van Buren, Texarkana, and Shreveport Bus Station in around 13h 12m.

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

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

Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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Drive 457.1 mi

Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly