There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane COU - FSM
5h 10m$159–507Drive 302.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Fort Smithcar 302.2 mi
5h 47m$56–80Bus
- 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$113–161Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane COU - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
6h 39m$225–817Train, 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$165–244
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 10m and costs $150 - $550.
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 295 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 5h 10m to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 59m.
Jefferson City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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?
American Airlines flies from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Book your Jefferson City to Fort Smith bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 65+ hotels available in Fort Smith.