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How to get fromFort Smith to West Plainsby bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Fort Smith to West Plains by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Joplinbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granby to Springfieldshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $156–208

  2. Drive 227.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Smith to West Plainscar car 227.5 mi
    5h
    $42–60

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  • Distance: 341.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and West Plains, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Smith to West Plains. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Smith, take the bus to Joplin, take the taxi to Granby, take the shuttle to Springfield, take the shuttle to Mountain Grove, then take the taxi to West Plains. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Smith to West Plains in around 5h.

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