What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Forks and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Fargo, Fargo, Sioux Falls and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

The distance between Grand Forks and Fort Smith is 907 miles. The road distance is 967.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $270 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Grand Forks to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Forks to Fort Smith bus from?

Grand Forks to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.

Where does the Grand Forks to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Grand Forks to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Fort Smith is 967 miles. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Grand Forks to Fort Smith.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 63+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Grand Forks to Fort Smith - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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

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Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane GFK - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
7h 13m
$169–789
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
22h 30m
$275–400
Drive 961.7 mi
1. Drive from Grand Forks to Fort Smithcar 961.7 mi
15h 4m
$176–254
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane FAR - FSM
6h 19m
$248–676
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane FAR - XNA
3. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
6h 44m
$284–936
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Stationbus Far
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
24h 6m
$277–405
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
24h 15m
$230–334

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

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Distance: 902.1 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Forks to Fort Smith via Fargo, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 22h 30m.

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How to get fromGrand Forks to Fort Smithby plane, car, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

Bus

Drive 961.7 mi

Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

Bus via Saint Paul

Bus via Minneapolis