There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Fort Smith by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 37m$78–111Drive 286.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Fort Smithcar 286.8 mi
4h 51m$48–69Fly Kansas City to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MCI - FSM
7h 38m$102–560Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Drive from Independence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane MHK - FSM
6h 45m$99–432Fly Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MCI - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fort Smithcar
8h 44m$202–1,118
Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Fort Smith is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from On Lexington At Elm Westbound and arriving at Fort Smith Van Buren via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Independence and Fort Smith is 310 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Fort Smith without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Independence to Fort Smith, including transfers.
Independence to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Fort Smith is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 7h 38m.
Independence to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fort Smith Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Fort Smith is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Independence to Fort Smith.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
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