Marion travel guide

Marion Tourism | Marion Guide

You're Going to Love Marion

With a population of 12.345, Marion is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marion to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Marion

Marion in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Marion

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 27 km from Marion. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marion departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 290 km and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $350 for a journey of 628 km.

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 27 km from Marion. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marion departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 290 km and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $350 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marion

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Marion and Hampton Inn Marion.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marion

Most booked hotels in Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 114 reviews)
$163+
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 242 reviews)
$157+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 105 reviews)
$164+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 817 reviews)
$136+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 813 reviews)
$135+
Journey Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marion, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marion, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.