There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith by plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 35m$125–672Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
15h$143–234Drive 719.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Fort Smithcar 719.2 mi
11h 55m$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 42m$149–502
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Fort Smith is 683 miles. The road distance is 723.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 15h and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 6h 42m.
Minneapolis to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Fort Smith is 723 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Minneapolis to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fort Smith via Kansas City and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 15h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- 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
- $140–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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