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How to get fromSan Diego to Fort Smithby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SAN - FSM
    5h 45m
    $125–508

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus
    38h 16m
    $281–529

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    44h 27m
    $661–1,378

  4. Drive 1,484.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Fort Smithcar car 1,484.9 mi
    24h 2m
    $271–392

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SAN - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    7h 41m
    $227–736

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus bus
    2d 7h
    $720–1,509

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,322 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Fort Smith via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 38h 16m.

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