There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
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Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SRQ - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
7h 16m$243–1,122Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane TPA - FSM
10h 1m$120–520Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
28h 9m$218–368Drive 1,100.9 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Fort Smithcar 1,100.9 mi
18h 48m$201–291Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane SRQ - FSM
7h 44m$167–762Bus to Tampa, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane TPA - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
9h 3m$136–890
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith is to fly and drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.
The distance between Sarasota and Fort Smith is 1008 miles. The road distance is 1107.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 28h 9m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Sarasota to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 28h 9m and costs $210 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 7h 44m.
Sarasota to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Smith is 1h behind Sarasota. It is currently 12:10 PM in Sarasota and 11:10 AM in Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Fort Smith via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 28h 9m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Tampa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Fort Smith is 1107 miles. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Sarasota to Fort Smith.
There are 62+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

