What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.

How far is it from South Bend to Fort Smith?

The distance between South Bend and Fort Smith is 630 miles. The road distance is 746.5 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Fort Smith without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $240 - $460.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from South Bend to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Fort Smith bus from?

South Bend to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from South Bend to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from South Bend to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 19h 11m.

Where does the South Bend to Fort Smith bus arrive?

South Bend to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 10:32 AM in South Bend and 9:32 AM in Fort Smith.

Can I drive from South Bend to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Fort Smith is 746 miles. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from South Bend to Fort Smith.

How do I get a bus ticket from South Bend to Fort Smith?

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Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 56+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

South Bend to Fort Smith - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Fort Smith by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane SBN - FSM
5h 2m
$151–627
Drive 742.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Bend to Fort Smithcar 742.2 mi
13h 1m
$136–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
17h 15m
$245–455
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
19h 11m
$158–309
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SBN - XNA
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
7h 22m
$205–728
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus
24h 34m
$219–396

South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Fort Smith via Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 19h 11m.

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