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How to get fromHouston to Fort Smithby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Fort Smith by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane HOU - FSM
    5h 12m
    $88–501

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane IAH - FSM
    5h 51m
    $65–374

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus
    13h 23m
    $221–328

  4. Drive  448.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Fort Smithcar car 448.8 mi
    9h 17m
    $82–119

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane IAH - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar car
    4h 54m
    $106–624

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    13h 25m
    $127–185

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston to Fort Smith via Longview Bus Station, Texarkana, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 13h 25m.

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