Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Fort Smith

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, 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.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SFO - FSM
    7h 37m
    $137–422

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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
    43h 51m
    $327–604

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    2d 8h
    $781–1,625

  4. Drive 1,794.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Fort Smithcar car 1,794.8 mi
    28h 40m
    $328–474

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SJC - FSM
    8h 37m
    $149–574

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SFO - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    9h 25m
    $241–623

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane OAK - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    9h 7m
    $257–869

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane SMF - FSM
    12h 46m
    $190–724

  9. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    2d

  10. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus bus
    2d 17h
    $819–1,718

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Fort Smith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,578.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Fort Smith via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 43h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers