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How to get fromJackson to Fort Smithby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane JAN - FSM
    4h 25m
    $111–446

  2. Drive  408.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Fort Smithcar car 408.9 mi
    7h 8m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    10h 31m
    $120–176

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane JAN - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar car
    5h 36m
    $162–716

  5. Bus via Shreveport

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    11h 45m
    $110–159

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Fort Smith via Memphis Bus Station and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 10h 31m.

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