What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Fort Smith via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

The distance between Indianapolis and Fort Smith is 559 miles. The road distance is 630.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 14h 56m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Fort Smith bus from?

Indianapolis to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Bus or fly from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 14h 56m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:51 AM in Indianapolis and 3:51 AM in Fort Smith.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Fort Smith is 631 miles. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Indianapolis to Fort Smith.

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 58+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Indianapolis to Fort Smith - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane IND - FSM
7h 8m
$119–562
Drive 627.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Fort Smithcar 627.1 mi
10h 51m
$115–166
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
14h 56m
$151–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
19h 49m
$245–450
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane IND - XNA
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
8h 31m
$203–763
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
17h 26m
$208–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Indianapolis
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
20h 14m
$179–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
21h
$277–514

Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

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5h 53mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.7 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Fort Smith via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Fort Smith in around 14h 56m.

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