There are 5 ways to get from Fort Smith to Wichita by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1148S
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
7h 8m$61–101Drive 292.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Smith to Wichitacar 292.6 mi
4h 34m$54–78Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane FSM - ICT
5h 20m$129–636Bus via Oklahoma City
- Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1148S
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m$80–126Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane XNA - ICT
5h 15m$166–797
Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Wichita is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Wichita is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Fort Smith and Wichita is 353 miles. The road distance is 294.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Smith to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Fort Smith to Wichita, including transfers.
Fort Smith to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot station.
The best way to get from Fort Smith to Wichita is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 5h 20m.
Fort Smith to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Wichita is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Fort Smith to Wichita.
What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Wichita Bus Stop via Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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