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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Lincoln is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Lincoln is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $85 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Smith and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Fort Smith Van Buren and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Kansas City and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Lincoln?

The distance between Fort Smith and Lincoln is 417 miles. The road distance is 483.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $180 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Fort Smith to Lincoln, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Lincoln is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Fort Smith to Lincoln bus arrive?

Fort Smith to Lincoln bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Lincoln is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Fort Smith to Lincoln.

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

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lincoln.

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

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Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane FSM - LNK
7h 4m
$88–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
12h 32m
$186–256
Drive 481 mi
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Lincolncar 481 mi
8h
$88–127
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane FSM - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lincolncar
8h 7m
$100–424
Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane XNA - LNK
7h 32m
$115–572
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane FSM - GRI
2. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 42m
$167–523
Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Omaha (OMA)plane FSM - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 5m
$161–627

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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Distance: 414.6 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Lincoln via Fort Smith Van Buren, Kansas City, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 12h 32m.

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

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

Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Bus

Drive 481 mi

Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus

Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Omaha, bus