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Marshall to Fort Smith Bus Schedule
Bus from Marshall to Fort Smith: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Marshall to Fort Smith. Traveling by bus from Marshall to Fort Smith usually takes around 20 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 630 mi (1015 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $176.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Marshall to Fort Smith?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Marshall to Fort Smith. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 20h 36m | $180.79 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Marshall to Fort Smith with ticket prices as low as $176.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Marshall to Fort Smith
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 630 miles from Marshall to Fort Smith. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Fort Smith at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Marshall to Fort Smith, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Marshall?
Main departure station: SW Minnesota State Univ - 1501 State St
Marshall has two bus stations with service to Fort Smith.
All bus stations in Marshall:
SW Minnesota State Univ - 1501 State St
1100 E Main St
Where does the bus arrive in Fort Smith?
Main arrival station: Ft Smith Depot
All buses from Marshall arrive at one main station in Fort Smith.
All bus stations in Fort Smith:
Ft Smith Depot
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