Rome2Rio

How to get fromFort Smith to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Fort Smith to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FSM - MSY
    5h 26m
    $98–472

  2. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    $117–209

  3. Drive 560.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Smith to New Orleanscar car 560.9 mi
    11h
    $103–148

  4. Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane XNA - MSY
    5h 17m
    $233–964

  5. Fly Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane FSM - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 48m
    $135–525

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    16h 41m
    $165–299

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 23m
    $135–239

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Smith to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to New Orleans Bus Station via Fort Smith, Texarkana, Shreveport Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 14h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers