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

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $220 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Knoxville and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Knoxville to Fort Smith?

The distance between Knoxville and Fort Smith is 604 miles. The road distance is 675.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $250 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith, including transfers.

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

Knoxville to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.

Bus or fly from Knoxville to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $360 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Knoxville to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Knoxville to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Memphis - Summer Ave station.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 1h behind Knoxville. It is currently 5:50 AM in Knoxville and 4:50 AM in Fort Smith.

Can I drive from Knoxville to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Fort Smith is 676 miles. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Knoxville to Fort Smith.

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 63+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Knoxville to Fort Smith - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane TYS - FSM
6h 27m
$174–627
Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car
2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane CHA - FSM
6h 27m
$111–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus Greyhound US1148S
14h 15m
$257–351
Drive 672 mi
1. Drive from Knoxville to Fort Smithcar 672 mi
10h 46m
$123–178
Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane TYS - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
5h 42m
$220–887
Bus via Nashville
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
15h 21m
$246–345

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

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Distance: 600.7 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Fort Smith via Knoxville, Memphis - Summer Ave, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 14h 15m.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

Bus

Drive 672 mi

Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

Bus via Nashville