There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane GRR - FSM
8h 53m$161–764Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
9h 29m$148–630Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
19h 8m$236–476Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
21h 58m$216–351Drive 828.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Fort Smithcar 828.2 mi
14h 14m$152–219Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane GRR - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
8h 40m$167–874Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MKG - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
6h 32m$190–667Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DTW - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
8h 58m$186–886Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
26h 37m$286–353
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Fort Smith is 725 miles. The road distance is 833.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 8m and costs $230 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 21h 58m.
Grand Rapids to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Fort Smith is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 6:35 PM in Grand Rapids and 5:35 PM in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Fort Smith via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Fort Smith is 833 miles. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith.
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