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How to get fromKansas City to Fort Smithby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Fort Smith by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    5h 1m
    $80–110

  2. Drive 290.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Fort Smithcar car 290.3 mi
    4h 46m
    $53–77

  3. Fly Kansas City to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane MCI - FSM
    6h 13m
    $107–560

  4. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane MHK - FSM
    7h 15m
    $100–423

  5. Fly Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MCI - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    8h 26m
    $221–811

Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day.

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