There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
8h 59m$110–166Drive 302.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Fort Smithcar 302.2 mi
5h 47m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane COU - FSM
5h 33m$164–497Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
9h 52m$129–213
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Fort Smith is 452 miles. The road distance is 304 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 5h 33m.
Jefferson City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Fort Smith is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Jefferson City to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Fort Smith via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
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