There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
4h 46m$127–624Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
16h 24m$180–264Drive 720.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smithcar 720.2 mi
12h 1m$132–190Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MSP - FSM
6h 25m$151–514Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 0123
21h 45m$205–298
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Saint Paul Union Depot and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Fort Smith is 681 miles. The road distance is 724.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 16h 24m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith is to bus via Kansas City which takes 16h 24m and costs $180 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 6h 25m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith is 724 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Fort Smith via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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 Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Bus from Tulsa to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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