There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Fort Smith by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane SGF - FSM
4h 7m$88–409Drive 170.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Fort Smithcar 170.7 mi
3h 21m$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 0123
7h 25m$78–123
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Fort Smith is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Springfield and Fort Smith is 155 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Springfield to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Springfield to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 25m.
Springfield to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Fort Smith is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Springfield to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
American Airlines flies from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Fort Smith via Tulsa and Fort Smith Van Buren in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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