There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane RAP - FSM
6h 4m$113–505Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
21h$256–366Drive 989.6 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Fort Smithcar 989.6 mi
15h 24m$181–261Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane RAP - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
7h 18m$174–785
Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Sioux Falls and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Rapid City and Fort Smith is 778 miles. The road distance is 995.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Rapid City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h.
Rapid City to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Fort Smith is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:47 AM in Rapid City and 5:47 AM in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Fort Smith via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 21h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Rapid City to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Fort Smith is 995 miles. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Rapid City to Fort Smith.
There are 63+ hotels available in Fort Smith.