There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Fort Smith by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MSP - FSM
6h 42m$159–562Drive 719.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Fort Smithcar 719.2 mi
11h 55m$132–190Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
15h 31m$193–275Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
5h 37m$183–713
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 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 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fort Smith via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Fort Smith is 678 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 31m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 15h 31m.
Minneapolis to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines 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?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fort Smith via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Fort Smith in around 15h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smith
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
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